Box Elder County Health Data
Box Elder County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
461
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.0
per 100K residents
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 Box Elder County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Box Elder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Box Elder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.9% | 10.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 11.0% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% | 19.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Box Elder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.8% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.2% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Box Elder | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Box Elder 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Box Elder Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Box Elder County, Utah.
Box Elder County features 461 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This stands in contrast to the county's primary care provider ratio, which is 29 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 77.5 years, which is slightly lower than the Utah state average of 77.9 years but higher than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.9%, which is lower than the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.