Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Utah
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 10.2%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
689
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 16.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
39.1
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 31.9% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 28.9% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 26.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.1% | 10.2% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% | 12.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 19.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 70.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 66.5% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 69.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 34.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne 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
Wayne County Mental Health Provider Ratio Nearly Triple National Median
Health data brief for Wayne County, Utah.
Wayne County has 689 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure nearly three times the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 75.5 years, which is lower than the Utah state measure of 77.9 years and the 77-year national mark. Approximately 17.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, matching the national rate. The uninsured rate stands at 15.0%, which is higher than the 10.2% state rate and the 10% national figure. While data for primary care providers per 100,000 is not available for this county, the other health indicators provide a statistical overview of the region. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Wayne County, Utah
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Wayne County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.