Where Provo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Provo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Provo
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Provo
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Provo runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Provo, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Provo
The closest emergency room is Fall River Hospital - Cah in Hot Springs, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Provo is short on primary care and mental health care
Provo’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 South Dakota figure falls outside Provo’s likely range; Provo’s figures come from ZIP code 57735, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Provo adults…
Provo runs above SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Provo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Provo
No hospital or community health center in Provo 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 Provo; ≈ 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 South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Provo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Provo does better than South Dakota.
3 in 10 Provo adults feel lonely. 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.
20.9% of Provo adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Provo 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 Provo adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Provo
Why doesn’t Provo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Provo.
What hospital is closest to Provo?
Fall River Hospital - Cah in Hot Springs, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Provo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Provo.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Dakota 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.