On CDC estimates, St. Michaels is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
St. Michaels differs from Arizona on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Michaels. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Michaels
Making ends meet is harder in St. Michaels
1 in 6 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (15.5%), about twice the Arizona rate. Food insecurity (29.1% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (16.8% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 22% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in St. Michaels
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (18%), vs 11.3% across Arizona. COPD is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 6.6% across Arizona. In all, St. Michaels runs above Arizona on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in St. Michaels
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
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. Michaels’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind St. Michaels’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Michaels is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). St. Michaels’ median household income is $65,556; among the 10,036 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where St. Michaels compares well: binge drinking, 12% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of St. Michaels adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 St. Michaels adults…
St. Michaels runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Care in and near St. Michaels
No hospital or community health center in St. Michaels 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. Michaels; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Michaels adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How St. Michaels adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, St. Michaels runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 St. Michaels 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. Michaels and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michaels | C− | 34.3% | 18% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Window Rock | C− | 33.9% | 15.3% | 20% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Michaels adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Michaels
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Michaels is better than Arizona on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside St. Michaels’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Michaels | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.4%25.3–33.5 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17–22.1 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.2–21.9 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%29.7–39.4 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18%15.8–20.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%33.3–39.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.1–37.4 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%26–31.6 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14.4%12.9–16.1 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8–10.4 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.6%19.9–27.6 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%16.7–24.3 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%21.8–30.2 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12%10.1–14.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%36.9–46.9 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%8.6–14.2 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%70.5–76.8 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.1%45.6–52.6 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%79.8–84.9 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.5–80 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 50.1%45.4–54.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.3%56.3–70.5 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16.2–21.4 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%29.9–37.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.7%31.6–40.1 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.1%24.1–34.9 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.6%17.1–24.3 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.5%13.2–18.1 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.8%14.3–19.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22%17.7–26.9 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.9%37.3–46.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.2–24.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16–21.4 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.7%11.2–14.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%10.7–14.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arizona figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in St. Michaels
Is St. Michaels a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Michaels is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Michaels?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 39.4%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Michaels?
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in Ft. Defiance, 18.9 miles in a straight line from St. Michaels’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in St. Michaels have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–14.2%), against 13.2% across Arizona.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in St. Michaels more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Michaels.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.