Gila County
ArizonaFIPS 04007
Pop. 53,2723 HospitalsSVI 0.85RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Gila County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.7% | 12.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 34.9% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 15.2% | 14.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.5 | 5.3 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 19,407.343 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
26
Primary Care Physicians
48.1 per 100k
58
NPs & PAs
107.4 per 100k
31
Dentists
73
Hospital Beds
1.4 per 1,000
$12,054.94
Medicare Per Capita
1673.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Gila County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 32.4% | — | |
| Depression | 21.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | — | |
| COPD | 10.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.3% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.7% | — | |
| Disability | 39.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.5% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.85
Socioeconomic Status0.85
Household Composition & Disability0.61
Minority Status & Language0.77
Housing Type & Transportation0.84
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Gila County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson | 44 | CAHRural |
| Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center | Globe | 25 | CAHRural |
| San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation | Peridot | 12 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.