Photo: The original uploader was Antandrus at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Maricopa is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Maricopa trails California on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maricopa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maricopa
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Maricopa
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.6% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Maricopa runs above California on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Maricopa
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22%), about twice the California rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Maricopa
50.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Maricopa is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Maricopa is healthier than 4%. Against the 2,146 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 26%. 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 California figure falls outside Maricopa’s likely range.
What’s behind Maricopa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maricopa is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 30% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Maricopa’s median household income is $39,120; among the 2,146 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Maricopa adults…
Maricopa runs above CA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Maricopa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Maricopa
No hospital or community health center in Maricopa 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 Maricopa; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Maricopa adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Maricopa runs above California.
4 in 10 Maricopa 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.
33.2% of Maricopa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Maricopa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | D− | 38.8% | 16.7% | 22% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maricopa adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maricopa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maricopa is better than California on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Maricopa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maricopa | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34%30–38.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.4–23.3 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.1%20.7–25.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%33.1–44.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.7–18.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%36.3–43.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.2–41.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.6–32.7 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.7–11 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%10.2–13.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.1%20–28.5 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22%18.8–25.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.8%31.1–40.9 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.5 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%33.5–43.9 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.1–16.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.7–75.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.6%47.1–54.2 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.7%78.3–83 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%69.9–75.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.9%48.5–59.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.9%63.2–77.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.9–31.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%32.1–41.5 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.2–33 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.8%24.6–33.3 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.7%17.9–23.7 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15%13.1–17.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33.2%28.7–37.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.2%40.5–50 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.4%21.5–27.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.9%20.1–25.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10%8.8–11.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 3.9% | 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 California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Maricopa
Is Maricopa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maricopa is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maricopa?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 44.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Maricopa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–16.3%), against 10.6% across California.
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 Maricopa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maricopa.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California 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.