Painted Desert Community Complex Historic District · Photo: National Park Service · Public domainWhere Sun Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sun Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sun Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sun Valley
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Sun Valley
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Sun Valley runs above Arizona on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Sun Valley
The closest emergency room is Little Colorado Medical Center in Winslow, 39.1 miles away in a straight line. And 12.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.7% across Arizona. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (8.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sun Valley
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (11.5%), vs 7.2% across Arizona. Food insecurity (21.4% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (12.3% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 17.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Sun Valley, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. 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 Sun Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sun Valley adults…
Sun Valley runs above AZ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sun Valley
No hospital or community health center in Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.5% of Sun Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sun Valley 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.
How Sun Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sun Valley runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Sun Valley 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.
Sun Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Sun Valley adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sun Valley
Why doesn’t Sun Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sun Valley.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sun Valley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elk Ridge - Holbrook Clinic in Holbrook, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sun Valley.
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.