Box Elder County Health Data

Box Elder County, Utah

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Box Elder County, Utah

Box Elder meets national health benchmarks

Box Elder County residents live 77.5 years on average, just 1.4 years below the national average of 78.9 years. The poor/fair health rate of 15.5% slightly exceeds the national rate of 15%, indicating overall solid health outcomes.

In line with Utah's state average

Box Elder County's 77.5-year life expectancy is nearly identical to Utah's state average of 77.9 years, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack statewide. The county performs at or near state benchmarks across most health metrics.

Competitive with surrounding counties

Box Elder County's life expectancy of 77.5 years sits between Cache County's leading 80.3 years and Beaver County's lagging 74.9 years. The county's uninsured rate of 7.9% is better than the state average, suggesting strong coverage across the region.

Good coverage, uneven provider access

Only 7.9% of Box Elder residents lack health insurance, well below Utah's 10.2% state average. However, primary care availability is limited at just 29 providers per 100,000 residents, though mental health providers at 461 per 100,000 are exceptionally abundant.

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Box Elder's strong coverage rate shows most residents have taken the insurance step—use open enrollment to ensure your plan still fits your family's needs. Check your current plan's provider network to confirm access to local care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Box Elder County, UT?
Box Elder County has a health score of 72/100, rated "Average." It ranks #7 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 Box Elder County?
Life expectancy in Box Elder County is 77.5 years. The Utah state average is 77.9 years, making Box Elder County below the state average.
How does Box Elder County health compare to the Utah average?
Box Elder County's health score of 72/100 is above the Utah average of 62/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9% vs. 10.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Box Elder County?
Key health factors for Box Elder County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (7.9%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 461:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Box Elder County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 72/100 ("Average"), Box Elder County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Utah. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Box Elder County healthier than the Utah average?
Box Elder County's health score of 72/100 exceeds the Utah average of 62/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Box Elder County has better primary care access (29:1 ratio) than the state average (55:1).

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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.