Photo: Elf · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Supai residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Supai, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 86435. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Supai
The nearest ER is 58 miles from Supai
The closest emergency room is Kane County Hospital in Kanab, 57.7 miles away in a straight line. And 16.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.7% across Arizona. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (33.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Mental distress runs high in Supai
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.5%), vs 15.4% across Arizona. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 32.8%, vs 25.7% across Arizona. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Supai
1 in 7 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (14.1%), about twice the Arizona rate. No reliable transportation (16.6% vs 8.7%) and food insecurity (26.6% vs 15.8%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and high cholesterol are less common in Supai
Supai runs below Arizona on cancer (5.8% vs 8.8%) and high cholesterol (31% vs 37.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Supai’s likely range; Supai’s figures come from ZIP code 86435, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Supai
No hospital or community health center in Supai 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 Supai; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Supai adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Supai runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Supai 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.
19.2% of Supai adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Supai adults…
Supai runs below AZ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Supai adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Supai 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 Supai adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Supai
Why doesn’t Supai have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Supai.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Supai.
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.