On CDC estimates, Ballard is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns
Ballard differs from Utah on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ballard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ballard
Smoking is more common in Ballard
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ballard
53.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 17.7% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ballard
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.2%), vs 12.4% across Utah. Utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (10.6% vs 6.9%) are higher too. 12.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ballard’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Ballard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ballard is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 79% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Ballard’s median household income is $87,037; among the 10,247 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ballard compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Ballard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Ballard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Out of every 100 Ballard adults…
Ballard runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Ballard residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ballard
No hospital or community health center in Ballard 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 Ballard; ≈ 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 Ballard adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ballard runs above Utah.
1 in 3 Ballard 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.
Ballard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard | C+ | 37.2% | 10.1% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ballard adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ballard
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ballard is better than Utah on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Ballard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ballard | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.2–24.6 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.6–23.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%31.7–43 | 31% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.7 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 29.2%26–32.5 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.4%27–33.9 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.7–27.2 | 21.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.7%14.6–21.6 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12–17.3 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.2–27 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.8–15.7 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%34.7–46.1 | 33.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%10.3–16 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.8%62.8–70.9 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.4%49.5–57.4 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 73.5%70.2–76.8 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.8%61.3–68.1 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.7%48.5–58.8 | 63.1% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.4%56.8–73.5 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.2%25.5–33 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%30.6–39.7 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%19.9–27.1 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%16.7–23.9 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.5–17.4 | 10% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9–12.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%10.2–15.6 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%32.3–41.4 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.7–15.7 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.6%17.9–23.5 | 15.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Ballard
Is Ballard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ballard is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ballard?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 43%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ballard?
Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Ballard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ballard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–16%), 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 Ballard more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ballard.
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.