Iron County Health Data
Iron County, Utah
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Iron County, Utah
Iron County above U.S. life expectancy
Iron County residents live to 78.3 years on average, slightly above the national average of 78.9 years, placing it in the healthier half of American counties. The 15.3% poor or fair health rate is well below many rural areas, signaling effective disease management.
Mid-tier health outcomes for Utah
Iron County's 78.3-year life expectancy ranks in the upper middle tier of Utah counties, surpassing the state average of 77.9 years by about four months. The county's 15.3% poor health rate is among Utah's better-performing counties for self-reported health status.
Competitive with Garfield and Kane
Iron County's 78.3-year life expectancy matches Kane County and exceeds Garfield County's 77.6 years, though it trails Grand County's exceptional 80.3 years. Iron's primary care access of 33 per 100K is tight compared to neighbors, but mental health services at 305 per 100K are robust.
Modest insurance gaps and tight primary care
Iron County's uninsured rate of 11.2% tops Utah's average of 10.2%, reflecting regional affordability challenges and rural access barriers. Primary care is constrained at 33 providers per 100K, meaning residents may travel significant distances for routine check-ups or early treatment of emerging health concerns.
Insurance is the first step to care
With one in nine Iron residents uninsured and primary care scarce, securing coverage becomes even more critical to overcome geographic and provider barriers. Health insurance connects you to the primary care network and ensures preventive screenings happen before problems become emergencies.
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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.