Where Central Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Central Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Central Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central Valley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Central Valley
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Central Valley runs above Utah on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Central Valley adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.9%), vs 17.6% across Utah. Habits ↓
In Central Valley, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 21% 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 Central Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Central Valley adults…
Central Valley 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Central Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Central Valley
No hospital or community health center in Central Valley 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 Central Valley; ≈ 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 Central Valley adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Central Valley 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.
8.1% of Central Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Central Valley 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 Central Valley adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Central Valley
Why doesn’t Central Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Central Valley.
What hospital is closest to Central Valley?
Intermountain Health Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Central Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Central Valley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fourpoints Health - Richfield Clinic in Richfield, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Central Valley.
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.