Photo: Bluffdaleap · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bluffdale is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Bluffdale differs from Utah on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bluffdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bluffdale
Binge drinking is the habit Bluffdale doesn’t win on
18.2% of adults binge drink, vs 12.4% across Utah, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Utah sets a high bar
Bluffdale is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but only 53% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bluffdale’s lead shrinks
Bluffdale is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but 64% of the 4,601 towns with similar household incomes ($97K–$162K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Bluffdale
Bluffdale runs below Utah on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3% vs 4.7%), diabetes (5.8% vs 8.5%) and stroke (1.8% vs 2.5%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%). 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 Bluffdale’s likely range.
What’s behind Bluffdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bluffdale is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #55 of 118 in Utah. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Bluffdale’s median household income is $129,531; among the 4,601 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 64%, about where its income would put it.
Most Utah towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Bluffdale is healthier than 53% of graded towns, against 87% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
8.7 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bluffdale adults…
Bluffdale runs below UT on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Bluffdale residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bluffdale
No hospital or community health center in Bluffdale 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 Bluffdale; ≈ 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 Bluffdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Bluffdale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bluffdale runs above Utah.
4 in 10 Bluffdale 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.
5.3% of Bluffdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Bluffdale and the towns around it
Bluffdale’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bluffdale adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bluffdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bluffdale is better than Utah on 11 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Bluffdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bluffdale | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13%11.4–15.1 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.7–12.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%25.6–32.3 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 8.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.2%20.2–24.2 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 26.1%24.1–28.2 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.2%15.7–18.8 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5.1–6.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3%2.7–3.4 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%3–4.1 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.6–2 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.5–9.7 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.1%13–17.5 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%16.2–20.4 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%31.6–38 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.1–10.8 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 66.3%63.4–69.2 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%69–73.7 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.8%77.2–82.1 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 57.9%54.7–60.7 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%61.9–68.3 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%68.7–78.5 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31%28.4–33.8 | 27.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%33.6–39.7 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19.5–24.6 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%9.5–13.8 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.4–11.7 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.5–7.6 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4.1–6.7 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.7%22.1–27.8 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.1–17.2 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4–5.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–6.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.4 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Bluffdale
Is Bluffdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bluffdale is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #55 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bluffdale?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 32.3%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bluffdale?
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital in Riverton, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Bluffdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bluffdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.8%), 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 Bluffdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bluffdale.
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.