Duchesne County Health Data
Duchesne County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
205
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
40.1
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 Duchesne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Duchesne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% | 31.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Duchesne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.9% | 12.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Duchesne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.3% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 61.6% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 8.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Duchesne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Duchesne 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
Duchesne County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Utah State Average
Health data brief for Duchesne County, Utah.
The uninsured rate in Duchesne County is 11.5%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. This gap in insurance coverage is the county's most distinctive data point relative to state and national norms. The county's life expectancy is 75.7 years, which is lower than the Utah average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. Looking at the provider workforce, the county has 40 primary care providers and 205 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both these ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000. 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.