Where Wheatfields residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheatfields, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wheatfields. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatfields
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Wheatfields
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Wheatfields runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wheatfields adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Wheatfields
53.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 23.4% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). 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 Wheatfields’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Wheatfields adults…
Wheatfields runs above AZ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatfields adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Wheatfields
No hospital or community health center in Wheatfields 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 Wheatfields; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Wheatfields adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
1 in 3 Wheatfields 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.
13.3% of Wheatfields adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Wheatfields 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 Wheatfields adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheatfields
Why doesn’t Wheatfields have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wheatfields.
What hospital is closest to Wheatfields?
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Wheatfields’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wheatfields?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Canyonlands Healthcare - Globe in Globe, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheatfields.
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.