Where Sunwest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunwest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 85348. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunwest
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Sunwest
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.1%), about twice the Arizona rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Sunwest runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 45 miles from Sunwest
The closest emergency room is Wickenburg Community Hospital in Wickenburg, 44.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Sunwest, and more people treating it
48% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Sunwest adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.4%), vs 21.9% 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 Sunwest’s likely range; Sunwest’s figures come from ZIP code 85348, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sunwest adults…
Sunwest runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sunwest
No hospital or community health center in Sunwest 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 Sunwest; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunwest 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 Sunwest adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sunwest does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Sunwest 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.
7.3% of Sunwest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Sunwest 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 Sunwest adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunwest
Why doesn’t Sunwest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sunwest.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunwest.
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.