Davis County Health Data

Davis County, Utah

Health Score

89/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.3 yr

State avg 77.9 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

State avg 10.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

46

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

271

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Davis County, Utah

Davis County exceeds national health averages

Davis County residents live an average of 79.3 years, surpassing the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With only 13.5% reporting poor or fair health—below the national rate of 15%—the county ranks among Utah's and America's healthiest.

Second-best health outcomes in Utah

At 79.3 years, Davis County's life expectancy trails only Cache County's 80.3 years, positioning it second-best in the state. The low poor/fair health rate of 13.5% is the best among all measured Utah counties.

Outperforming the Wasatch Front

Davis County's 79.3-year life expectancy and 13.5% poor/fair health rate outshine neighboring Salt Lake County and Weber County. The county's suburban proximity to Salt Lake City combined with strong health infrastructure drives superior outcomes.

Strong coverage and solid provider access

Davis County's uninsured rate of 6.0% is the lowest in the state, ensuring most residents have healthcare access. Primary care providers at 46 per 100,000 and mental health providers at 271 per 100,000 provide robust support for the county's growing population.

Maintain Davis County's health advantage

With Utah's best health outcomes, Davis County residents should keep momentum by reviewing coverage annually during open enrollment. For the small uninsured population, healthcare.gov offers quick access to affordable plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Davis County, UT?
Davis County has a health score of 89/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #2 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 Davis County?
Life expectancy in Davis County is 79.3 years. The Utah state average is 77.9 years, making Davis County above the state average.
How does Davis County health compare to the Utah average?
Davis County's health score of 89/100 is above the Utah average of 62/100. Life expectancy is 79.3 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 10.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Davis County?
Key health factors for Davis County include: life expectancy (79.3 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 271:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Davis County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 89/100 ("Excellent"), Davis County is one of the healthier counties in Utah. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.3 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Davis County healthier than the Utah average?
Davis County's health score of 89/100 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. Davis County has better primary care access (46:1 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.