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Show Low Accolades

A recognized destination for outdoor adventures and quality living

Show Low, Arizona has consistently been ranked among the best places for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and homebuyers. Named one of the Top 200 Towns for Sportsmen by Outdoor Life Magazine for five consecutive years, the city has also been recognized by Log Home Living and AOL Money and Finance as a prime location for getaway and summer homes. With stunning fly-fishing spots and family-friendly lakes, Show Low continues to draw nature lovers from all over. Additionally, the city is home to Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, a top-rated hospital with numerous accolades for patient care and safety, making it an ideal location for both active lifestyles and comfortable living.

Show Low Accolades

  • Ranked on Outdoor Life Magazine's list of the Top 200 Towns for Sportsmen (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012).
  • Named a top retirement town by Where to Retire Magazine (July/August 2010)
  • Ranked as the 10th Best Place To Build A Getaway Home by Log Home Living Magazine (July 2006).
  • Ranked as The Top Place To Own a Summer Home by AOL Money and Finance (May 2006).
  • White Mountains, AZ ranked #11 on the list of “Amazing Fly-Fishing Destinations” by American Angler Magazine (November/December 2004).
  • Named the 11th Best Place in Arizona to Start a Business by NerdWallet.com (2016).
  • Big Lake and Fool Hollow Lake ranked #9 and #21 respectively on the Top 25 Family Fishing & Boating Spots in the West according to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (2016).

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center rankings from Healthgrades website:

  • #1 in Arizona for Vascular Surgery (2013)
  • Ranked in the top 5 in Arizona for Coronary Interventional Procedures (2008-2013)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Peripheral Vascular Bypass (2013, 2015)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack (2013)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2013)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (2011 - 2013)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement (2015)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Gastrointestinal Bleed (2016)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure (2016, 2020)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Coronary Interventional Procedures (2018)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis (2011-2013, 2016, 2018, 2020)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia (2018)
  • 5-Star Recipient for Patient Safety—Respiratory failure following surgery (2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award (2020)

A Top-Ranked Community for Outdoor Living and Healthcare Excellence

Recognized for its breathtaking outdoor activities and award-winning medical services, Show Low is a destination of choice for adventurers, retirees, and those seeking high-quality healthcare.