Apache Junction, AZ health
Apache Junction differs from Arizona on 19 of 40 measures. It has fewer binge drinkers (12.7% vs 15.3%) and fewer adults facing housing insecurity (10.2% vs 12%). Where it trails the state: more adults with COPD (10.5% vs 6.6%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for Apache JunctionHow Apache Junction compares with Arizona
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Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Everyday needs
Disability
Out of every 100 Apache Junction adults…
Bars show Apache Junction; the black tick is Arizona. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
AZ 21.9%
AZ 35.2%
AZ 15.3%
AZ 11.4%
Keeping up with care
Share of Apache Junction adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Apache Junction adults are doing
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Apache Junction adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Living with a disability
of Apache Junction adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Black tick: Arizona. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Apache Junction and the towns around it
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Obesity
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes). Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Apache Junction. Nearby towns are shaded from CDC's estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC's own figure for cities and villages.
All 40 measures for Apache Junction
| Measure | Apache Junction | Margin | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 42.5% | 39.4–45.5% | 32.8% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 45.5% | 42.4–48.7% | 37.3% | worse |
| Obesity | 37.7% | 33.2–42.3% | 31.3% | worse |
| Arthritis | 35.9% | 33.2–38.6% | 25.2% | worse |
| Depression | 20.8% | 18.2–23.4% | 19.5% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.2% | 12.7–18% | 14.7% | about the same |
| Asthma | 11.3% | 10.1–12.6% | 10.4% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 12.8% | 11.8–13.9% | 8.8% | worse |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 13.5–16.8% | 11.3% | worse |
| COPD | 10.5% | 9.5–11.5% | 6.6% | worse |
| Heart disease | 9.4% | 8.6–10.3% | 6.4% | worse |
| Stroke | 5% | 4.6–5.4% | 3.4% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4% | 11.8–15.2% | 11.4% | worse |
| Binge drink | 12.7% | 10.8–14.7% | 15.3% | better |
| Get no exercise | 27.5% | 24.3–30.7% | 21.9% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3% | 33.3–41.6% | 35.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78.8% | 76.2–81.3% | 73.9% | better |
| Dentist visit | 57.4% | 54.3–60.6% | 59.9% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 87.2% | 85.7–88.5% | 85.1% | better |
| Colon screening | 64.9% | 60.9–68.8% | 60.2% | better |
| Mammogram | 68.4% | 61.7–74.5% | 72.7% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 81.1% | 78.7–83.2% | 73.9% | better |
| No health insurance | 11.7% | 10.2–13.2% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 31.6% | 28.3–35.2% | 32% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 23.9% | 21.2–26.8% | 25.7% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 15.8% | 14.3–17.5% | 15.4% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 23.7% | 21.5–26.2% | 19.5% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 16.9% | 15.3–18.7% | 13% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 15.3% | 13.4–17.3% | 15.8% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 10.2% | 9–11.6% | 12% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 7.2% | 6.3–8.2% | 7.2% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 7.8% | 6.9–8.7% | 8.7% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 10.8% | 9.5–12.3% | 11.1% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.2% | 35–41.5% | 31.5% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 19.5% | 17.6–21.5% | 13.8% | |
| Thinking or memory | 15.6% | 14.1–17.3% | 14.2% | |
| Hearing | 11.6% | 10.5–12.7% | 8.1% | |
| Vision | 6.2% | 5.7–6.8% | 5.5% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.7% | 4.3–5.1% | 3.7% | |
| Errands alone | 9.4% | 8.5–10.4% | 7.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arizona figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.