Harquahala Peak Observatory · Photo: Stephen M.Richard · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wenden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wenden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wenden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wenden
The nearest ER is 42 miles from Wenden
The closest emergency room is Parker Indian Health Center in Parker, 42.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More Wenden adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. There are 15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Wenden has no health insurance
19.1% 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 Wenden’s likely range.
Care in and near Wenden
No hospital or community health center in Wenden 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 Wenden; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wenden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Wenden adults…
Wenden runs above AZ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wenden is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Arizona. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wenden as about how healthy they are.
How Wenden adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Wenden 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.
10.5% of Wenden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Wenden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salome | — | — | — | — |
Salome: 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 Wenden adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wenden
Why doesn’t Wenden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wenden.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wenden.
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.