Utah County Health Data
Utah County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
344
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.9%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.7
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 Utah County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Utah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% | 31.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Utah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 7.0% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 8.2% | 12.2% | 17.8% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.6% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Utah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 70.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 75.7% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 9.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 69.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Utah | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Utah County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Utah County Primary Care Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Utah County, Utah.
Utah County has 41 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data also shows that 11.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a 17% national figure. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.0%, which is lower than the state mark of 10.2% and the 10% national rate. Residents here have a life expectancy of 79.4 years, exceeding the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the 77-year national mark. Mental health provider availability stands at 344 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect documented figures for the region. 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.