Summit County Health Data
Summit County, Utah
Health Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
84.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
84.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
271
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Summit County, Utah
Summit County leads U.S. longevity
At 84.0 years, Summit County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 7.6 years, among the nation's best. Only 11.3% report poor or fair health, well below national rates, reflecting strong prevention and wellness practices.
Utah's top health performer
Summit County's 84.0-year life expectancy ranks first in Utah, surpassing the state average of 77.9 years by 6.1 years. The county's 11.3% poor/fair health rate is the lowest statewide, signaling exceptional overall wellness.
Dramatically outpacing surrounding counties
Summit County's 84.0-year life expectancy vastly exceeds neighboring Rich County (83.7 years, close but still second) and dramatically surpasses Tooele County (77.1 years) by 6.9 years. Summit stands apart as a regional health outlier.
High provider density, excellent coverage
Summit County boasts 139 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in the state—plus 271 mental health providers. At just 8.9% uninsured, Summit County has the lowest uninsured rate statewide, ensuring most residents can access its abundant healthcare.
Join Summit's highly insured community
Summit County's 8.9% uninsured rate is the state's lowest, but the 9 in 100 residents without coverage should enroll immediately. Healthcare.gov and Utah's marketplace offer quick pathways to joining the vast majority of Summit residents who enjoy provider access.
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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.