Where Utica residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Utica, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Utica. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Utica
Depression runs high in Utica
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (31.2%), vs 26.7% across Kentucky. Conditions ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Utica
Utica runs below Kentucky on heart disease (6.8% vs 8.2%) and stroke (3.4% vs 4%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Utica’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Utica adults…
Utica runs below KY on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Utica
No hospital or community health center in Utica itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Utica; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Utica adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
How Utica adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Utica runs above Kentucky.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Utica adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Utica and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Utica adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Utica
Why doesn’t Utica have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Utica.
What hospital is closest to Utica?
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Utica’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Utica?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Regional Health Care Affiliates, Inc. Dba. Health First Community Health Center - Calhoun in Calhoun, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Utica.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.