Photo: Staplegunther at English Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0Where Teec Nos Pos residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Teec Nos Pos, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Teec Nos Pos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Teec Nos Pos
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Teec Nos Pos
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), more than twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (14%), about twice the Arizona rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 21.7%, vs 11.3% across Arizona. In all, Teec Nos Pos runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Teec Nos Pos
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.3%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Teec Nos Pos
41.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 41.9% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). 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 Teec Nos Pos’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Teec Nos Pos adults…
Teec Nos Pos runs above AZ on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Teec Nos Pos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Teec Nos Pos
No hospital or community health center in Teec Nos Pos 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 Teec Nos Pos; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Teec Nos Pos adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Teec Nos Pos runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Teec Nos Pos 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.
31.8% of Teec Nos Pos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Teec Nos Pos 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 Teec Nos Pos adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Teec Nos Pos
Why doesn’t Teec Nos Pos have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Teec Nos Pos.
What hospital is closest to Teec Nos Pos?
Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Teec Nos Pos’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Teec Nos Pos.
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.