Navajo County has launched its 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, which will run from February 2 to April 30, 2026. The survey aims to gather input from residents to help local health and community organizations better understand and address the health needs of the community.
The survey is available online, and participants can access it by scanning a QR code on the official flyer or by clicking a link provided on the county’s website. Those who complete the survey will be entered into a prize drawing.
According to organizers, “We serve better when we know better – please tell us what YOU need.” The initiative encourages residents to participate: “Let your voice be heard and make an impact on your community.” The responses collected will guide the development of programs and projects aimed at addressing identified health issues in Navajo County. Organizers further state, “Guide development of programs and projects that address community health needs,” and add, “Help identify priority health issues in your community.”
The assessment comes as Navajo County continues to face challenges in education outcomes. In recent years, data show that 73.3% of students in grades 3 through 8 did not pass the mathematics section of the AASA during the 2022-23 school year (https://www.azed.gov/). Similarly, 80% of high school students failed the mathematics section of the ACT for that same period (https://www.azed.gov/). English proficiency rates were also low; 69% of students in grades 3 through 8 failed the English section of AASA (https://www.azed.gov/), while 72% of high schoolers did not pass the English section of ACT (https://www.azed.gov/).
However, more recent figures indicate some improvement. For example, during the 2023-24 school year, Navajo County saw a higher percentage—21%—of high schoolers passing the mathematics section of ACT (https://www.azed.gov/), while about 27.3% of students in grades three through eight passed math on AASA (https://www.azed.gov/).
Local officials hope that insights from this year’s Community Health Needs Assessment Survey will help target resources more effectively and improve outcomes across various sectors.
The survey is supported by multiple local health and community organizations within Navajo County.
