Carbon County Health Data
Carbon County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
248
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.6
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 Carbon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% | 12.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 70.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carbon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carbon County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Carbon County Life Expectancy Trails Utah and National Figures
Health data brief for Carbon County, Utah.
Carbon County reports a life expectancy of 72.8 years, which is lower than the Utah state figure of 77.9 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This metric represents one of the most significant differences between the county and broader state trends. Beyond life expectancy, 20.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 8.9%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 39 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 248 mental health providers per 100,000 people. The primary care provider ratio is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000, while the mental health provider ratio is nearly equal to the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.