Piute County Health Data

Piute County, Utah

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

27/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

State avg 10.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

452

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

23.4%

State avg 16.4%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Dentists

117.3

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 Piute County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasurePiuteState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity34.0%31.9%37.6%2.1 pts worse than state
Diabetes11.0%9.4%11.2%1.6 pts worse than state
High Blood Pressure31.5%28.9%33.5%2.6 pts worse than state
Depression28.6%26.8%24.1%1.8 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasurePiuteState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking13.4%10.2%16.3%3.2 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking12.0%12.2%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity23.7%19.3%27.0%4.4 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasurePiuteState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup69.6%70.9%74.9%1.3 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)55.8%66.5%57.3%10.7 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)66.3%69.6%73.3%3.3 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasurePiuteState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.9%17.8%18.6%2.1 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration37.4%34.9%37.3%2.5 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Piute County nationally on dental visit (past year).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Piute County Poor Health Rates Rise Above Utah State Average

Health data brief for Piute County, Utah.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Poor/fair health rate

In Piute County, 23.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is notably higher than the national average of 17%. While data for primary care providers and life expectancy is unavailable for this county, mental health provider availability stands at 452 per 100,000 residents. This is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.9%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. These figures are provided by the CDC County Health Rankings and include mental health data from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore Utah state-level health data.

Get Care in Piute 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 Piute 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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Piute County, UT?
Piute County has a health score of 27/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #28 out of 29 counties in Utah (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Piute County?
Life expectancy data for Piute County is not available in the current dataset.
How does Piute County health compare to the Utah average?
Piute County's health score of 27/100 is below the Utah average of 62/100. The uninsured rate is 11.9% vs. 10.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Piute County?
Key health factors for Piute County include: life expectancy (—), uninsured rate (11.9%), and primary care physician access (—). Mental health provider access is 452:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Piute County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 27/100 ("Below Average"), Piute County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Utah. 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Piute County?
Piute County's health score of 27/100 is below the Utah average of 62/100. The uninsured rate of 11.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.