Where Alton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alton
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Alton
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 2.5% across Utah. COPD is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 4.6% across Utah. In all, Alton runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Alton, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 75% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Alton, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 20.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Alton
The closest emergency room is Kane County Hospital in Kanab, 25.7 miles away in a straight line. 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 Utah figure falls outside Alton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alton adults…
Alton runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Alton
No hospital or community health center in Alton 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 Alton; ≈ 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 Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
How Alton adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Alton 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.
8.2% of Alton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Alton 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 Alton adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alton
Why doesn’t Alton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alton.
What hospital is closest to Alton?
Kane County Hospital in Kanab, 25.7 miles in a straight line from Alton’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 Alton.
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. 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.