On CDC estimates, Valencia West is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Valencia West differs from Arizona on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valencia West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valencia West
Making ends meet is harder in Valencia West
1 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (9.6%), vs 7.2% across Arizona. Housing insecurity (15.9% vs 12%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Valencia West has no health insurance
18.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 13.2% across Arizona. Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Valencia West’s lead shrinks
Valencia West is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but 53% of the 8,617 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$125K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Valencia West
Valencia West runs below Arizona on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.6% vs 8.8%), COPD (4.6% vs 6.6%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 6.4%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%). 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 Valencia West’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Valencia West’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valencia West is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #56 of 140 in Arizona. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 86% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 41%).
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). Valencia West’s median household income is $99,884; among the 8,617 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Valencia West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Out of every 100 Valencia West adults…
Valencia West runs below AZ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Valencia West residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valencia West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Valencia West
No hospital or community health center in Valencia West 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 Valencia West; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
4.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Valencia West adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Valencia West runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Valencia West 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.
Valencia West and the towns around it
Valencia West has the best Health Grade of the 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia West | B+ | 33.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Drexel Heights | B− | 34.5% | 13.1% | 11% | CDC place |
| Tucson Estates | B | 30.9% | 13.8% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valencia West adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Valencia West
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Valencia West is better than Arizona on 7 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Valencia West’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Valencia West | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.5–23.1 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.8–14.6 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.3–18.8 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%29.6–37.6 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%26–30.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%31.1–36.2 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.4%17.6–21.1 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.4–15.9 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%21.1–27.1 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.6–17.9 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%36.7–44.5 | 35.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.3%15.4–21.5 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%68.9–74.7 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%49.7–55.5 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.8–85.6 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.9%63.9–69.5 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55%51.1–58.7 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%65.9–76.7 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%19.2–24 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%31.1–37.7 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%25.9–32 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.8%16.2–21.7 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.1–11.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.2–14.4 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%28.7–34.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.2–17.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Valencia West
Is Valencia West a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valencia West is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #56 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Valencia West?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 37.6%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Valencia West?
St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Valencia West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Valencia West have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.4–21.5%), 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 Valencia West more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valencia West.
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.