Beaver County Health Data

Beaver County, Utah

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Beaver County, Utah

Beaver County falls short on life expectancy

Beaver County residents live an average of 74.9 years, nearly 5 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. One in six residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national rate of 15%.

Ranking lower than most Utah counties

At 74.9 years, Beaver County's life expectancy trails Utah's state average of 77.9 years by 3 full years. The county ranks in the lower third statewide for health outcomes.

Struggling compared to nearby counties

Beaver County's 74.9-year life expectancy lags behind nearby Piute and Millard counties and is 5.4 years lower than neighboring Cache County's 80.3 years. The poor/fair health rate of 16% matches regional peers but indicates a consistent rural health challenge.

Insurance gaps and provider shortages

Nearly 1 in 8 Beaver County residents (12.3%) lack health insurance, well above Utah's 10.2% average. While the county has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, mental health support is equally sparse at the same rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Beaver County, UT?
Beaver County has a health score of 50/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #21 out of 29 counties in Utah (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Beaver County?
Life expectancy in Beaver County is 74.9 years. The Utah state average is 77.9 years, making Beaver County below the state average.
How does Beaver County health compare to the Utah average?
Beaver County's health score of 50/100 is below the Utah average of 62/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 12.3% vs. 10.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Beaver County?
Key health factors for Beaver County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (12.3%), and primary care physician access (83:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 83:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Beaver County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 50/100 ("Below Average"), Beaver County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Utah. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Beaver County?
Beaver County's health score of 50/100 is below the Utah average of 62/100. The uninsured rate of 12.3% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.