Photo: Steven Baltakatei Sandoval · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Aneth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aneth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aneth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aneth
More Aneth adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.5%), about twice the Utah rate. There are 10 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Aneth
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.3%), 3 times the Utah rate. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Aneth
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), 3 times the Utah rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), 3 times the Utah rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 24.2%, vs 8.5% across Utah. In all, Aneth runs above Utah on nine of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Utah figure falls outside Aneth’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
Out of every 100 Aneth adults…
Aneth runs above UT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Aneth
No hospital or community health center in Aneth 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 Aneth; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Aneth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Aneth adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Aneth runs above Utah.
4 in 10 Aneth 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.
31.9% of Aneth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Aneth 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 Aneth adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Aneth
Why doesn’t Aneth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aneth.
What hospital is closest to Aneth?
Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Aneth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Aneth?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Montezuma Creek Community Health Center in Montezuma Creek, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aneth.
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.