Rich County Health Data
Rich County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
83.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.7 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
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 Rich County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rich | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 28.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rich | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.5% | 10.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rich | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 70.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 66.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rich | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 34.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rich County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability in Rich County
Health data brief for Rich County, Utah.
Rich County has 38 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinical environment exists alongside a life expectancy of 83.7 years, which is higher than the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, the county reports an uninsured rate of 11.4%, which is slightly above the state average of 10.2% and the national rate of 10%. About 15.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care provider ratios for this specific county is not available in the current dataset. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Rich 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 Rich 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.