Piute County Health Data
Piute County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Piute | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.6% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Piute | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% | 12.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Piute | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 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
| Measure | Piute | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.