San Juan County Health Data
San Juan County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.5%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
181
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.3%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.1 per 100K
Dentists
20.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.7
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 San Juan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 10.3% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 60.9% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | San Juan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare San Juan 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
Adult General Health Status in San Juan County
Health data brief for San Juan County, Utah.
In San Juan County, 23.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 72.8 years, which is shorter than the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70, and 181 mental health providers per 100,000, which is less than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.5%, compared to a state average of 10.2% and a national average of 10%. These metrics reflect the health data reported for the region. Explore state-level data.
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.