Sanpete County Health Data
Sanpete County, Utah
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Sanpete County, Utah
Sanpete County slightly trails national health trends
Life expectancy of 77.2 years is nearly a full year less than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, though the gap is modest. About 19.1% of Sanpete residents report poor or fair health, higher than the national average, reflecting some underlying health challenges.
Below Utah's health average
Sanpete County's 77.2-year life expectancy falls 0.7 years short of Utah's 77.9-year average. The 19.1% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state median, indicating worse health outcomes than typical for Utah.
Mixed outcomes in central Utah
Sanpete County's 77.2-year life expectancy matches Sevier County (77.3 years) closely but trails Summit County (84.0 years) by 6.8 years. Central Utah shows wide variation in longevity despite shared geography.
Mental health resources abundant, primary care sparse
Sanpete County offers an exceptional 971 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, far exceeding state norms, but only 41 primary care providers. The 11.2% uninsured rate sits just above the state average, meaning access to those providers remains a barrier for some.
Maximize available mental health resources
Sanpete County's 11.2% uninsured rate means thousands lack coverage for mental health services despite the county's exceptional provider availability. Enrolling in a plan through Healthcare.gov or Utah's marketplace connects residents to these abundant mental health resources.
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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.