Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Utah
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Wayne County, Utah
Wayne County faces serious health challenges
Wayne County residents live an average of 75.5 years—2.3 years below the U.S. average of 77.8 years. With 17.0% experiencing poor or fair health, the county has the highest burden of health struggles in the region.
Lowest life expectancy in Utah
Wayne County's 75.5-year life expectancy is 2.4 years below Utah's state average of 77.9 years, making it the state's lowest. Its 17.0% poor/fair health rate is the highest in Utah, signaling a county facing acute health crises.
Lagging all surrounding counties
Wayne County trails all neighboring Utah counties—its 75.5-year life expectancy is 3.5 to 5.5 years lower than Utah, Washington, or Wasatch counties. Its 17.0% poor/fair health rate is dramatically higher than peers, with only Washington County (14.1%) approaching this burden.
Access data limited, uninsured rate highest
Primary care provider data for Wayne County is limited, but we know 689 mental health providers per 100,000 residents serve the county. With a 15.0% uninsured rate—the region's highest—many residents lack insurance to access either mental or physical healthcare.
Healthcare coverage is urgent
One in six Wayne County residents lack health insurance, likely contributing to the county's poor health outcomes. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Utah's Health Insurance Marketplace immediately to secure coverage and connect with available 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.