Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Big Water residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Water, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Water. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Water
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Big Water
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Big Water runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Water, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 76.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Big Water, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 21.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Big Water
The closest emergency room is Page Hospital in Page, 28.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Canyonlands Community Health Care is closer (15.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Big Water’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Water adults…
Big Water runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Big Water is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Big Water as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Water adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Big Water
No hospital or community health center in Big Water 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 Big Water; ≈ 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Big Water adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Big Water 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.
9.5% of Big Water adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Big Water 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 Big Water adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Water
Why doesn’t Big Water have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Water.
What hospital is closest to Big Water?
Page Hospital in Page, 28.5 miles in a straight line from Big Water’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 Big Water.
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.