Photo: unknown; rotated and color-corrected by Howcheng. · Public domainWhere Summerhaven residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Summerhaven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Summerhaven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Summerhaven
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Summerhaven
1 in 5 adults have had cancer (18.5%), about twice the Arizona rate. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38.3%), vs 25.2% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Summerhaven runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Summerhaven, and more people treating it
45.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Summerhaven keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.7% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (73.6% vs 59.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Summerhaven’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Summerhaven adults…
Summerhaven runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Summerhaven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Summerhaven
No hospital or community health center in Summerhaven 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 Summerhaven; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Summerhaven adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Summerhaven does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Summerhaven 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.3% of Summerhaven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Summerhaven and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Summerhaven adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Summerhaven
Why doesn’t Summerhaven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Summerhaven.
What hospital is closest to Summerhaven?
Oro Valley Hospital in Oro Valley, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Summerhaven’s 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 Summerhaven?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oro Valley Pediatrics in Oro Valley, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Summerhaven.
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.