Summit County Health Data
Summit County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
11.3%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 139.2 per 100K
Dentists
11.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.1
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 Summit County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 19.3% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 12.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 6.5% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.7% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.5% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Summit | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 25.8% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 9.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Summit County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy Trends for Summit County Residents
Health data brief for Summit County, Utah.
Life expectancy in Summit County is 84.0 years, significantly exceeding the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 139 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly double the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 271 per 100,000, which is above the national median of 250. Only 11.3% of adults report poor or fair health, which is notably lower than the national average of 17%. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 8.9%, lower than both the state average of 10.2% and the national average of 10%. 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.