Photo: Public domain · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Williams is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Williams differs from Arizona on 2 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williams. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williams
What’s behind Williams’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williams is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #46 of 140 in Arizona. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Williams’ median household income is $76,136; among the 10,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Williams
1 community health center in Williams, 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 Williams; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Williams adults…
Williams runs below AZ on 1 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 Williams adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Williams adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Williams 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.
11% of Williams adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Williams and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Williams adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Williams
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Williams is better than Arizona on 1 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Williams’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Williams | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.5–23.5 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.8 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25%21.1–29.2 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29.8–35.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.9–41.1 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%24.8–30 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 6.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.2–19.1 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.4–13.9 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19%16–22.2 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.2–16.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.3–36.2 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%10.9–16.3 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%68.5–74.8 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.6%54.3–60.7 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.9–87.6 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.2–77.1 | 73.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%55.8–64 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.3%58.5–71.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.7–23 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27.1–34.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.7–29.5 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%12.6–18.2 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.1–14.2 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.4–8.8 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%8.8–13.2 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%27–34.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%11.8–16.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 8.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Williams
Is Williams a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williams is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #46 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Williams?
CDC estimates 25% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.1% and 29.2%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Williams have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–16.3%), 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 Williams more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williams.
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.