Photo: François5000 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bluff residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bluff, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bluff. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bluff
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Bluff
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), more than twice the Utah rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), about twice the Utah rate. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 4.6% across Utah. In all, Bluff runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bluff, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Bluff, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 22.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Bluff
The closest emergency room is Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding, 22.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Utah Navajo Health System is closer (16.2 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 Bluff’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bluff adults…
Bluff runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bluff adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Bluff
No hospital or community health center in Bluff 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 Bluff; ≈ 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.
61 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bluff adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Bluff does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Bluff 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% of Bluff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Bluff and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Bluff adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bluff
Why doesn’t Bluff have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bluff.
What hospital is closest to Bluff?
Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Bluff’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 Bluff.
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.