Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wilhoit is healthier than 89%
Wilhoit differs from Arizona on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilhoit. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilhoit
Wilhoit is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wilhoit is healthier than 62%. Against the 8,227 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Wilhoit
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Wilhoit runs above Arizona on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wilhoit, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wilhoit keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 73.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% 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 Wilhoit’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Wilhoit’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilhoit is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 91% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Wilhoit’s median household income is $57,708; among the 8,227 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Wilhoit adults…
Wilhoit runs above AZ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wilhoit is an older town: 27% 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 Wilhoit as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilhoit adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Wilhoit
No hospital or community health center in Wilhoit 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 Wilhoit; ≈ 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.
How Wilhoit adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilhoit does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Wilhoit 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.
8.4% of Wilhoit adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Wilhoit and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilhoit | B | 28% | 12.7% | 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 Wilhoit adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wilhoit
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wilhoit is better than Arizona on 10 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Wilhoit’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wilhoit | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%17.9–23.8 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18.1 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%23.9–32.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11–14.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%36.8–43.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%39.1–46.1 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.8%32.7–39.1 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.6%12.4–14.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.5–11.6 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%10.8–15.6 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.9–15.8 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%19.3–26.7 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.7–16 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%28.2–36 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.7–11.2 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%75–80.6 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%59.4–65.3 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.2–91 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.5–82.4 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.9–68.8 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.4%58.8–71.6 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.7–22 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.4%24.2–31 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%21–27.2 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.2–13.3 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.2–10 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%6.9–10.2 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%32.3–40.4 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.8–20.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.1–14.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11%9.8–12.3 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Wilhoit
Is Wilhoit a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilhoit is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wilhoit?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.9% and 32.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wilhoit?
Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Wilhoit’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wilhoit have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–11.2%), 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 Wilhoit 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 Wilhoit.
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.