Wasatch County Health Data
Wasatch County, Utah
Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wasatch County, Utah
Wasatch County leads on life expectancy
Wasatch County residents live 81.0 years on average—3.2 years longer than the U.S. average of 77.8 years. With only 10.6% experiencing poor or fair health, the county ranks among America's healthiest regions.
State's longest-living county
Wasatch County's 81.0-year life expectancy significantly exceeds Utah's state average of 77.9 years, making it the healthiest county by this measure in the state. Its 10.6% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in Utah.
Clear health advantage over neighbors
Wasatch County's 81.0-year life expectancy is 1.6 years higher than Utah County (79.4) and nearly 6 years higher than Wayne County (75.5). Its low poor/fair health rate stands out dramatically compared to Washington County (14.1%) and Wayne County (17.0%).
Strong primary care, fewer mental health providers
Wasatch County offers 50 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—above the county average—but only 129 mental health providers per 100,000, the lowest ratio in the region. Its 8.3% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average of 10.2%, meaning most residents have coverage.
Ensure continuous health coverage
Though Wasatch County has strong health outcomes, maintaining insurance is key to sustaining them. Check healthcare.gov or Utah's Health Insurance Marketplace to confirm your coverage is current and meets your family's needs.
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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.