Uintah County Health Data

Uintah County, Utah

Health Score

44/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.6 yr

State avg 77.9 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

12.2%

State avg 10.2%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

39

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

180

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Uintah County, Utah

Uintah County trails U.S. life expectancy

At 74.6 years, Uintah County's life expectancy falls 1.8 years behind the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 18.0% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces elevated chronic disease burdens compared to national norms.

Among Utah's lowest health outcomes

Uintah County's 74.6-year life expectancy ranks among the state's lowest, falling 3.3 years short of Utah's 77.9-year average. The county's health challenges are significant and warrant urgent attention.

Eastern Utah health disparities

Uintah County's 74.6-year life expectancy exceeds San Juan County (72.8 years) but trails nearly all other regions, falling 9.4 years behind Summit County (84.0 years). Eastern Utah shows the state's most severe health gradients.

High uninsurance and limited providers

Uintah County's 12.2% uninsured rate ranks among Utah's highest, and the county provides only 39 primary care providers and 180 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These dual barriers—lack of coverage and limited capacity—compound healthcare access challenges.

Coverage is urgent in Uintah County

With 12.2% uninsured, Uintah County residents should prioritize enrollment at Healthcare.gov or Utah's marketplace to access the county's limited providers. Getting covered removes financial barriers to appointments for the 1 in 8 residents currently without insurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Uintah County, UT?
Uintah County has a health score of 44/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #26 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 Uintah County?
Life expectancy in Uintah County is 74.6 years. The Utah state average is 77.9 years, making Uintah County below the state average.
How does Uintah County health compare to the Utah average?
Uintah County's health score of 44/100 is below the Utah average of 62/100. Life expectancy is 74.6 years vs. the state average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 12.2% vs. 10.2% statewide.
What health factors affect Uintah County?
Key health factors for Uintah County include: life expectancy (74.6 years), uninsured rate (12.2%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 180:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Uintah County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 44/100 ("Below Average"), Uintah County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Utah. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.6 years. 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Uintah County?
Uintah County's health score of 44/100 is below the Utah average of 62/100. The uninsured rate of 12.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.