Salt Lake County Health Data
Salt Lake County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
586
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
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 Salt Lake County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Salt Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Salt Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.3% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% | 19.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Salt Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.6% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Salt Lake | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 34.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Salt Lake 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 Services Access in Salt Lake County
Health data brief for Salt Lake County, Utah.
The ratio of mental health providers in Salt Lake County stands at 586 per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 76 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 78.5 years, placing the county slightly ahead of the state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, which is similar to the Utah state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 15.6% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.