Within Utah, Clearfield is healthier than 24% of graded towns
Clearfield differs from Utah on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clearfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clearfield
Utah sets a high bar
Clearfield is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but only 24% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Clearfield scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Clearfield’s B+, from Clinton (A−) to Syracuse (A). Around town ↓
Mental distress runs high in Clearfield
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.1%), vs 17.3% across Utah. Depression is above the state too: 30.8%, vs 27.3% across Utah. Mind & connection ↓
Clearfield is behind on routine checkups
It trails Utah on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (65.1% vs 70.3%), cholesterol checks (77% vs 80.5%) and colon screening (59% vs 63.1%). 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 Clearfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Clearfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clearfield is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #90 of 118 in Utah. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Clearfield’s median household income is $75,495; among the 10,833 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Clearfield and the towns around it
Clearfield’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield | B+ | 34.8% | 8.2% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Layton | A | 33% | 8.3% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Syracuse | A | 32.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Clinton | A− | 33.6% | 8% | 8.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
How Clearfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clearfield runs above Utah.
4 in 10 Clearfield 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clearfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Out of every 100 Clearfield adults…
Clearfield runs below UT on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Clearfield residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Clearfield
1 community health center in Clearfield, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Clearfield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
3.9 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Clearfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clearfield adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clearfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clearfield is better than Utah on 4 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Clearfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clearfield | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.6–19.4 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.8–13.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.2–22.1 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%30.6–39.1 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 25.3%22.9–27.7 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.6%25.1–30.3 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19%17.1–20.9 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.5 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.6–15.2 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%8–10.6 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%17.7–23 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.9%9.2–12.8 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%33.5–41.1 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 10.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.2%66.9–73.4 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%62.1–67.8 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77%74.8–79.2 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 60.9%57.8–63.9 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59%54.8–62.8 | 63.1% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.1%62.4–75 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.8%27.7–33.9 | 27.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%32.4–39.2 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%19–24.2 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%12.9–16.8 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.7–14 | 10% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.2–9.8 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%27.5–33.5 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.6–10.9 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.5–20.1 | 15.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.2 | 2.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Clearfield
Is Clearfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clearfield is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #90 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clearfield?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 39.1%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clearfield?
Holy Cross Hospital-Davis in Layton, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Clearfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clearfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–13.9%), 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 Clearfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clearfield.
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.