Photo: Turaliigo · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Willcox is healthier than 66%
Willcox differs from Arizona on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willcox. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willcox
More Willcox adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Willcox
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.7%), vs 15.8% across Arizona. Utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 7.2%) and housing insecurity (19.8% vs 12%) are higher too. 20.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Willcox
47.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.9% across Arizona. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Arizona 14.7%). Checkups ↓
Willcox is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Willcox is healthier than 22%. Against the 3,652 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 66%. 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 Willcox’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Willcox’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willcox is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #118 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Willcox’s median household income is $43,929; among the 3,652 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Willcox compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of Willcox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willcox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Out of every 100 Willcox adults…
Willcox runs below AZ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Willcox
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Willcox, 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 Willcox; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Willcox adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Willcox runs above Arizona.
1 in 3 Willcox 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.
Willcox and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willcox | C− | 34.6% | 14.5% | 15.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Willcox adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Willcox
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Willcox is better than Arizona on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Willcox’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Willcox | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%25.3–32.6 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.9 | 13% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.1 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%29.5–39.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.7–16.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.9–39.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%35.3–41.8 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25.2–30.3 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.4–9.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%15–21.3 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.3–18.2 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32%27.8–36.5 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.6–16.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%31.6–41.2 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22%17.8–26.7 | 13.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%67.9–75 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.7%44.3–51.3 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%77.8–83 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70.3–75.9 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.6%47–56.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 56.6%48.8–64.5 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18.4–24.3 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%28.7–36.8 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.3–32.8 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.7%22.8–30.9 | 15.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.1–22.9 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%10.7–14.3 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.9%11.2–14.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.7%17.4–24.4 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.8%36.6–45.3 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16.2–20.9 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%16.8–21.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.5–10.5 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9%8–10.2 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.2–12 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.5 | 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 Willcox
Is Willcox a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willcox is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #118 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 Willcox?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 39.5%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Willcox?
Northern Cochise Community Hospital in Willcox, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Willcox’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Willcox have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.8–26.7%), 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 Willcox more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willcox.
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.