Pleasant Valley Ranger Station · Photo: US Forest Service · Public domainWhere Young residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Young, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Young. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Young
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Young
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.8%), more than twice the Arizona rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.4%), about twice the Arizona rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.7%, vs 3.4% across Arizona. In all, Young runs above Arizona on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 40 miles from Young
The closest emergency room is Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, 40.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, El Rio Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center is closer (23.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Young, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Arizona 32.8%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Young adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.9%), vs 21.9% across Arizona. There are 31 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Young’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Young adults…
Young runs above AZ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Young
No hospital or community health center in Young 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 Young; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Young 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.
How Young adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Young does better than Arizona.
3 in 10 Young 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.
13.3% of Young adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Young and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Young adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Young
Why doesn’t Young have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Young.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Young.
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.