Iron County Health Data
Iron County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
305
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.0 per 100K
Dentists
14.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Iron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 28.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.2% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.8% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.6% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% | 19.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.8% | 66.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iron County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Iron County Primary Care Access Limits Measured Against National Norms
Health data brief for Iron County, Utah.
In Iron County, there are 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. While primary care availability is lower than national benchmarks, the county’s mental health provider ratio of 305 per 100,000 is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 11.2%, which sits above both the Utah state average of 10.2% and the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the region is 78.3 years, slightly exceeding the Utah average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 15.3% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These findings are based on data provided by the CDC County Health Rankings and NPPES records. 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.