Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wellton is healthier than 60%
Wellton differs from Arizona on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wellton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wellton
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Wellton
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), about twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Wellton runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wellton, and more people treating it
47.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Wellton adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.2%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. There are 28 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Wellton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wellton is healthier than 36%. Against the 8,514 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 60%. Health Grade ↓
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 Wellton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Wellton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellton is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #102 of 140 in Arizona. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 95% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Wellton’s median household income is $58,470; among the 8,514 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Wellton compares well: binge drinking, 10.8% (U.S. 15.4%); sleep under 7 hours, 30% (U.S. 36%); checkup in the past year, 81.5% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Wellton adults…
Wellton runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wellton is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wellton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wellton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wellton
1 community health center in Wellton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Wellton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Wellton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wellton does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Wellton 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.
14% of Wellton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Wellton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellton | C+ | 35.5% | 18.3% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wellton adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wellton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wellton is better than Arizona on 6 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Wellton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wellton | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%23.9–31.4 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.9 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30.4–40.7 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.3%16–20.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.4%43.5–51 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.1%41.1–48.9 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.1%34.7–41.5 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.4 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.2%12.9–15.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.1–14 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.6–17.4 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.1–15.7 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%24.1–32.6 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%8.9–12.7 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%25.5–34.5 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.5%15–22.2 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.6–84 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.4–61.1 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.4–90.4 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.6%82–86.7 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.1–69.2 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%63.9–77.5 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.8%15.3–20.5 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25.3–33.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21–28.1 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.6%14.6–20.6 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.6–13.3 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6–8.2 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14%11.4–16.6 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.5%35.2–44 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.5%19.5–25.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.7–11.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 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 Wellton
Is Wellton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wellton is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #102 of 140 in Arizona. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wellton?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 40.7%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wellton?
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma in Yuma, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Wellton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Wellton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15–22.2%), 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 Wellton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wellton.
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.