Tooele County Health Data

Tooele County, Utah

Health Score

72/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.1 yr

State avg 77.9 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

State avg 10.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

14

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

118

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Tooele County, Utah

Tooele County near U.S. health average

Life expectancy of 77.1 years closely mirrors the U.S. average of 76.4 years, showing broadly typical American longevity. At 15.4%, the poor/fair health rate matches national averages, suggesting moderate overall wellness.

Below Utah's health median

Tooele County's 77.1-year life expectancy falls 0.8 years short of Utah's 77.9-year state average. While the county's health outcomes aren't dire, they lag the state norm slightly.

Mid-range outcomes in western Utah

Tooele County's 77.1-year life expectancy sits between Sevier County (77.3 years) and San Juan County (72.8 years), showing moderate regional variation. It substantially trails Summit County (84.0 years) by 6.9 years.

Severe primary care shortage

Tooele County has only 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest statewide—creating significant access barriers. The positive news: its 7.7% uninsured rate is the second-lowest in Utah, though few providers means coverage alone doesn't guarantee timely appointments.

Get covered despite provider gaps

Tooele County's 7.7% uninsured rate is excellent, but the 8 in 100 residents without coverage should enroll at Healthcare.gov. Insurance won't solve the county's primary care shortage, but it removes financial barriers when appointments do open.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Tooele County, UT?
Tooele County has a health score of 72/100, rated "Average." It ranks #10 out of 29 counties in Utah (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Tooele County?
Life expectancy in Tooele County is 77.1 years. The Utah state average is 77.9 years, making Tooele County below the state average.
How does Tooele County health compare to the Utah average?
Tooele County's health score of 72/100 is above the Utah average of 62/100. Life expectancy is 77.1 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7% vs. 10.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Tooele County?
Key health factors for Tooele County include: life expectancy (77.1 years), uninsured rate (7.7%), and primary care physician access (14:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 118:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Tooele County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 72/100 ("Average"), Tooele County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Utah. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years. 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Tooele County healthier than the Utah average?
Tooele County's health score of 72/100 exceeds the Utah average of 62/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Tooele County has better primary care access (14:1 ratio) than the state average (55:1).

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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.