Photo: Original uploader was Manderson164 at en.wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Alpine is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Alpine differs from Utah on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alpine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alpine
Alpine keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (73.4% vs 70.4%) and dentist visits (78.8% vs 70.3%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Alpine’s lead shrinks
Alpine is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 82% of the 1,720 towns with similar household incomes ($127K–$211K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Alpine
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.2% across Utah. Conditions ↓
Alpine is an active town
Only 12.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.6% across Utah. The town has 43 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Utah figure falls outside Alpine’s likely range.
What’s behind Alpine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alpine is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #7 of 118 in Utah. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 88%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Alpine’s median household income is $168,929; among the 1,720 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($127K–$211K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alpine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
43 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Alpine adults…
Alpine runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alpine
No hospital or community health center in Alpine 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 Alpine; ≈ 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).
How Alpine adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alpine does better than Utah.
1 in 3 Alpine 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.
3.3% of Alpine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Alpine and the towns around it
Alpine’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alpine adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alpine
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alpine is better than Utah on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Alpine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alpine | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.5–12 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.8 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.5%25.3–31.9 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 27.8%25.5–30.2 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.2%29.7–34.8 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20.6–24.6 | 21.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 4.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4%3.4–4.7 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.9 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5.3%4.4–6.4 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.3%10.6–14.3 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 8.2%7–9.6 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%27–33.4 | 33.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.7–7 | 10.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%70.9–76 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.8%76.7–80.8 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.2–86 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68%64.7–71.1 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%65.3–72.3 | 63.1% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%67.7–78.7 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%22.4–27.3 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%28.4–34.2 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.2%14.2–18.3 | 20.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.6%5.4–7.9 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%4.9–6.9 | 10% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.3%2.6–4.2 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.4%21–26.1 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 15.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.4 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.8–6.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.6 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Utah figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Alpine
Is Alpine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alpine is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alpine?
CDC estimates 28.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.3% and 31.9%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alpine?
American Fork Hospital in American Fork, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Alpine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Alpine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7%), against 10.5% across Utah.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Alpine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alpine.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Utah figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.