Cache County Health Data
Cache County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
238
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 Cache County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 28.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.6% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.1% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 10.8% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.6% | 70.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.9% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cache | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cache County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cache County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Cache County, Utah.
Residents of Cache County have a life expectancy of 80.3 years, which is higher than the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is the most distinctive health indicator for the county when compared to state and national data. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 8.1%, which is lower than the Utah average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 238 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000. Furthermore, 16.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with 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.