Photo: Neeta Lind · CC BY 2.0Where Tonalea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tonalea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tonalea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tonalea
Smoking is more common in Tonalea
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.5%), more than twice the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Tonalea
36.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 38.5% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Tonalea
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (22.1%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Food insecurity (43.8% vs 15.8%) and no reliable transportation (25.1% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 37.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Tonalea’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tonalea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.9% of Tonalea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Tonalea adults…
Tonalea runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tonalea
No hospital or community health center in Tonalea 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 Tonalea; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Tonalea adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Tonalea runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Tonalea 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.
Tonalea 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 Tonalea adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tonalea
Why doesn’t Tonalea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tonalea.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tonalea.
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.