On CDC estimates, Williamson is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Williamson differs from Arizona on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williamson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williamson
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Williamson
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.6%), about twice the Arizona rate. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (37.6%), vs 25.2% across Arizona. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.4% across Arizona. In all, Williamson runs above Arizona on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 54% of residents are 65 or older (Arizona 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Williamson, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Williamson keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.2% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (73.3% vs 59.9%). 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 Williamson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Williamson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williamson is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #26 of 140 in Arizona. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 56%.
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). Williamson’s median household income is $89,398; among the 10,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Williamson adults…
Williamson runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Williamson is an older town: 54% 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 Williamson as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williamson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
Care in and near Williamson
No hospital or community health center in Williamson 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 Williamson; ≈ 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.
33 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Williamson adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Williamson does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Williamson 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.
4.4% of Williamson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Williamson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson | A | 24.2% | 11.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Prescott | A− | 24.7% | 11.4% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Williamson adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Williamson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Williamson is better than Arizona on 20 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Williamson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Williamson | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.7–18.5 | 19.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.5 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.4–12.3 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.2%20.4–28.4 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%37.4–44.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.1%41.6–48.8 | 37.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.6%34.4–41.1 | 25.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 16.6%15.2–18.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%6–8.7 | 14.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7–10.6 | 11.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%15.2–21.3 | 21.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.9–13.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.2%23.8–30.9 | 35.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.7–6.8 | 13.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.7–84.5 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.3%70.7–75.7 | 59.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.4%92.5–94.4 | 85.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.5%79.6–85.3 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%68.3–75.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%65.2–76.7 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%15–20 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 24.4%21.4–27.6 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.4–22.8 | 25.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.3%5.1–7.5 | 15.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.9%4–5.8 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 7.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.9%3.4–4.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.5–5.4 | 11.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%28–35.5 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.5–18.1 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%8–10.6 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 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 Williamson
Is Williamson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williamson is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #26 of 140 in Arizona. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Williamson?
CDC estimates 24.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.4% and 28.4%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Williamson?
Exceptional Community Hospital Prescott in Prescott, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Williamson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Williamson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.8%), 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 Williamson 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 Williamson.
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.