Grand County Health Data
Grand County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.3 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
330
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 124.2 per 100K
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 Grand County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 28.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 10.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% | 19.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.7% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grand 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
Primary Care Provider Availability in Grand County Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Grand County, Utah.
Grand County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 124 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also exceeds national norms in mental health services, with 330 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 80.3 years, which is higher than the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. However, the uninsured rate is 13.2%, which is higher than the state average of 10.2% and the national baseline of 10%. Additionally, 17.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, mirroring the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore Utah state-level health 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.