Garfield County Health Data
Garfield County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
132
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
38.7
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 Garfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.8% | 10.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.7% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garfield County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Garfield County Primary Care Rates Trail National Median
Health data brief for Garfield County, Utah.
Garfield County has 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. In comparison, the county’s mental health provider ratio stands at 132 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. Regarding insurance coverage, 10.7% of the population is uninsured, slightly higher than the Utah state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 16.1%, which is just under the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.6 years, nearly matching the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures are based on data from the CDC County Health Rankings and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.