Where Willow Canyon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willow Canyon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 85619. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willow Canyon
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Willow Canyon
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 8.8% across Arizona. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.4% across Arizona. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.7%, vs 25.2% across Arizona. In all, Willow Canyon runs above Arizona on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Willow Canyon keeps up with checkups
It beats Arizona on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.4% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (69.3% vs 59.9%). Checkups ↓
Few Willow Canyon adults smoke
6.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 11.4% across Arizona. Habits ↓
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 Willow Canyon’s likely range; Willow Canyon’s figures come from ZIP code 85619, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Willow Canyon adults…
Willow Canyon runs below AZ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willow Canyon 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.
Care in and near Willow Canyon
No hospital or community health center in Willow Canyon 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 Willow Canyon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Willow Canyon adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Willow Canyon does better than Arizona.
1 in 4 Willow Canyon 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.
4.2% of Willow Canyon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Willow Canyon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Willow Canyon adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Willow Canyon
Why doesn’t Willow Canyon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Willow Canyon.
What hospital is closest to Willow Canyon?
Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Willow Canyon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willow Canyon.
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.