Where Turkey Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turkey Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Turkey Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turkey Creek
Smoking is more common in Turkey Creek
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.2%), 3 times the Arizona rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Turkey Creek
34.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 34.3% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Turkey Creek
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.4%), more than twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), about twice the Arizona rate. Asthma is also above the state: 18.3%, vs 10.4% across Arizona. In all, Turkey Creek runs above Arizona on nine of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Turkey Creek’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Turkey Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Turkey Creek adults…
Turkey Creek runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Turkey Creek
No hospital or community health center in Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Turkey Creek adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Turkey Creek runs above Arizona.
2 in 5 Turkey Creek 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.
47.5% of Turkey Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Turkey Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork | — | — | — | — | |
| Whiteriver | D− | 46.6% | 18.3% | 36.8% | CDC place |
| Seven Mile | — | — | — | — |
East Fork and Seven Mile: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Turkey Creek adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Turkey Creek
Why doesn’t Turkey Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Turkey Creek.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turkey Creek.
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.