Where Whispering Pines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whispering Pines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whispering Pines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whispering Pines
The nearest ER is 50 miles from Whispering Pines
The closest emergency room is Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, 49.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (10.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Whispering Pines
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.2%, vs 25.2% across Arizona. In all, Whispering Pines runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Whispering Pines, and more people treating it
40.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Whispering Pines keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.9% vs 73.9%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 85.1%). 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 Whispering Pines’ likely range.
Care in and near Whispering Pines
No hospital or community health center in Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Whispering Pines adults…
Whispering Pines runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whispering Pines 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Whispering Pines adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Whispering Pines 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.
9.3% of Whispering Pines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Whispering Pines and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park | — | — | — | — |
Washington Park: 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 Whispering Pines adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whispering Pines
Why doesn’t Whispering Pines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whispering Pines.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whispering Pines.
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.