Emery County Health Data
Emery County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
50.2
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 Emery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Emery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Emery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 12.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% | 19.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Emery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Emery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Emery 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
Emery County Primary Care Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Emery County, Utah.
In Emery County, there are 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio represents a notable gap in available care compared to broader national benchmarks. The county also reports 89 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding health outcomes, life expectancy in the county is 74.8 years, trailing both the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 10.1%, which aligns closely with the Utah state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Emery County, Utah
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Emery County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.