Sanpete County Health Data
Sanpete County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
971
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
34.2
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 Sanpete County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sanpete | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 28.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sanpete | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 11.8% | 12.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sanpete | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.5% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.4% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sanpete | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sanpete 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
Mental Health Specialist Ratios in Sanpete County
Health data brief for Sanpete County, Utah.
Sanpete County features a mental health provider ratio of 971 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of physical health, 19.1% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 77.2 years, which is just below the Utah state average of 77.9 years but slightly above the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 11.2%, higher than the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. Primary care access includes 41 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. 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.