Mountain Meadows Massacre Site · Photo: Mangoman88 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Central residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Central, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Central. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Central
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Central runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Central, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 75.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Central
The closest emergency room is St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 25.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Enterprise Valley Med Clinic is closer (11.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Central keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.1% vs 70.4%) and dentist visits (73.5% vs 70.3%). 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’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Central adults…
Central runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Central is an older town: 29% 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 Central as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Central adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Central
No hospital or community health center in Central 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; ≈ 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.
How Central adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Central does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Central 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.
4.6% of Central adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Central 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 Central adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Central
Why doesn’t Central 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.
What hospital is closest to Central?
St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 25.7 miles in a straight line from Central’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Central.
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.