Photo: DarkNight0917 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Brian Head residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brian Head, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brian Head. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brian Head
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Brian Head
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Brian Head runs above Utah on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Brian Head
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.3%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
In Brian Head, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.1% 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 ↓
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 Brian Head’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brian Head adults…
Brian Head runs above UT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Brian Head adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Brian Head
No hospital or community health center in Brian Head 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 Brian Head; ≈ 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 Brian Head adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brian Head does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Brian Head 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.
9.6% of Brian Head adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Brian Head 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 Brian Head adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brian Head
Why doesn’t Brian Head have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brian Head.
What hospital is closest to Brian Head?
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital in Cedar City, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Brian Head’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brian Head.
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.