Where Cove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cove
Cancer, arthritis and stroke run high in Cove
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.6%), vs 21.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 3.1%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Cove runs above Utah on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cove, and more people treating it
31.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 72.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cove keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74% vs 70.4%) and cholesterol checks (85.2% vs 80.5%). 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 Cove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cove adults…
Cove runs above UT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Cove
No hospital or community health center in Cove 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 Cove; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Cove adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cove does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Cove 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% of Cove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Cove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cove adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cove
Why doesn’t Cove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cove.
What hospital is closest to Cove?
Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Cove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cove?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Health West - Preston CHC in Preston, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cove.
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.