Where St. Johns residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Johns, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Johns. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Johns
Dental care lags in St. Johns
28.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 44.4% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in St. Johns
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (30.5%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in St. Johns
1 in 2 adults worry about having enough food (51.3%), 3 times the Arizona rate. No reliable transportation (29.6% vs 8.7%) and utility shut-off threats (22.6% vs 7.2%) are higher too. 43.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Arizona figure falls outside St. Johns’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Johns adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
8.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
43.9% of St. Johns adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 St. Johns adults…
St. Johns runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near St. Johns
No hospital or community health center in St. Johns itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of St. Johns; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How St. Johns adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, St. Johns runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 St. Johns adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
St. Johns and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gila Crossing | — | — | — | — | |
| Komatke | — | — | — | — |
Gila Crossing and Komatke: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Johns adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Johns
Why doesn’t St. Johns have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. Johns.
What hospital is closest to St. Johns?
Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, 13.0 miles in a straight line from St. Johns’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near St. Johns?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valleywise Community Health Center - South Phoenix/Laveen in Phoenix, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Johns.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arizona figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.