Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.0 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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.1% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 7.7% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 70.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.0% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Morgan County Mental Health Provider Ratio Significantly Below National Median
Health data brief for Morgan County, Utah.
Morgan County has 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is approximately one-tenth of the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite this low ratio, the county reports an uninsured rate of 6.1%, which is significantly lower than the Utah state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 81.0 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 79 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 12.8% of the population, well below the national average of 17%. These health statistics are sourced 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
Get Care in Morgan 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 Morgan 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.