On CDC estimates, Tolleson is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Tolleson differs from Arizona on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tolleson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tolleson
More Tolleson adults get no exercise
37% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tolleson
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (41.5%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Housing insecurity (28.4% vs 12%) and no reliable transportation (19.8% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 33.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in Tolleson has no health insurance
33.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. 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 Tolleson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Tolleson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tolleson is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns, #129 of 140 in Arizona. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 34% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Tolleson’s median household income is $59,626; among the 8,814 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Tolleson compares well: arthritis, 22.1% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.2% of Tolleson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tolleson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Tolleson adults…
Tolleson runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tolleson
No hospital or community health center in Tolleson 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 Tolleson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Tolleson adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Tolleson runs above Arizona.
4 in 10 Tolleson 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.
Tolleson and the towns around it
Tolleson’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tolleson adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tolleson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tolleson is better than Arizona on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Tolleson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tolleson | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.1%30.9–39.5 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.6–19.8 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.7–20.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%35.2–43.4 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.8–18.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%30.7–35.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%34.1–39.1 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%20.3–23.9 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.9%16.4–21.7 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14–19 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37%32.7–41.4 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%12.1–15.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%36.1–43.3 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 33.3%27.2–39.6 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.3%66.3–72.1 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.4%44.6–50.3 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.3%74.3–80.3 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.6%67.1–71.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.1%41.8–48.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%65–75.1 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.8–21 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%34–40.6 | 32% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32%28.7–35.3 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 41.5%35.7–47.2 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28.4%24.5–32.2 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.2%14.1–18.5 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.8%17–22.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.2%27.9–38.4 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.8%38.6–47.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18.3–23.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.2%19.2–25.3 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%10.8–14.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Arizona figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Tolleson
Is Tolleson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tolleson is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #129 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tolleson?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 43.4%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tolleson?
Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Tolleson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tolleson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 27.2–39.6%), against 13.2% across Arizona.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Tolleson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tolleson.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.