San Juan County Health Data
San Juan County, Utah
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in San Juan County, Utah
San Juan County faces significant health challenges
Life expectancy of 72.8 years trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 3.6 years, and nearly 1 in 4 residents (23.3%) report poor or fair health. These metrics rank among the nation's lowest and signal urgent healthcare access and prevention gaps.
Utah's lowest life expectancy
San Juan County's 72.8-year life expectancy lags Utah's state average of 77.9 years by 5.1 years, the largest gap among the state's counties. This shortfall reflects chronic economic and healthcare infrastructure challenges in the county.
Stark health disparities within region
San Juan County's 72.8-year life expectancy dramatically undercuts nearby Rich County (83.7 years) by 10.9 years and Uintah County (74.6 years) by 1.8 years. The region's health outcomes vary sharply despite geographic proximity.
High uninsurance, limited providers
San Juan County's 13.5% uninsured rate is the state's highest, meaning more than 1 in 8 residents lack coverage. With only 62 primary care providers and 181 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county faces both access and affordability barriers.
Coverage is the first step
At 13.5% uninsured, San Juan County residents should visit Healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, and potential subsidies. Getting covered opens the door to preventive care and managing chronic conditions before they worsen.
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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.