Beaver County Health Data
Beaver County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.8 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Beaver County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beaver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.0% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beaver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.7% | 10.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% | 19.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beaver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.6% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beaver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beaver County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Beaver County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Beaver County, Utah.
Beaver County has 83 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider ratio represents the most significant divergence from national benchmarks for the county. The county also reports 83 primary care providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, trailing the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 12.3%, which is higher than the Utah average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 16.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.