Photo: Tricia Simpson · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Clawson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clawson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clawson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clawson
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clawson
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), about twice the Utah rate. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Clawson runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Clawson, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 76.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Clawson
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.7%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Clawson
The closest emergency room is Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mount Pleasant, 33.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Carbon Medical Service Association, Incorporated is closer (7.3 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 Clawson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clawson adults…
Clawson runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clawson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Clawson
No hospital or community health center in Clawson 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 Clawson; ≈ 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 Clawson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clawson does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Clawson 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.
8.6% of Clawson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Clawson 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 Clawson adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clawson
Why doesn’t Clawson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clawson.
Where can I get low-cost care near Clawson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Huntington Clinic in Castle Dale, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clawson.
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.