Wasatch County Health Data
Wasatch County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
10.6%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.8 per 100K
Dentists
14.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Wasatch County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wasatch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.1% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 7.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.9% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 26.8% | 24.1% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wasatch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 7.3% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 12.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wasatch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 70.9% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 75.9% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 9.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 69.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wasatch | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.3% | 34.9% | 37.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wasatch 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
Wasatch County Residents Average 81 Years of Life Expectancy
Health data brief for Wasatch County, Utah.
Residents of Wasatch County have an average life expectancy of 81.0 years, which is longer than the Utah state average of 77.9 years and the 77-year national mark. The rate of adults reporting poor or fair health is 10.6%, a figure lower than the 17% national rate. For medical coverage, 8.3% of the population is uninsured, compared to 10.2% across Utah and 10% nationwide. Provider data shows 50 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 129 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers are recorded in recent federal health and provider databases. Explore state-level data.
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.