Desolation Canyon · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, East Carbon is healthier than 92%
East Carbon differs from Utah on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Carbon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Carbon
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in East Carbon
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.1%, vs 8.5% across Utah. In all, East Carbon runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More East Carbon adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.6%), vs 17.6% across Utah. There are 31 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in East Carbon
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (12.3%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
East Carbon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, East Carbon is healthier than 42%. Against the 1,873 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 92%. Health Grade ↓
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 East Carbon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind East Carbon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Carbon is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 73% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). East Carbon’s median household income is $37,991; among the 1,873 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 92%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where East Carbon compares well: binge drinking, 9.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 East Carbon adults…
East Carbon runs above UT on 8 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.
Care in and near East Carbon
1 community health center in East Carbon, 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 East Carbon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of East Carbon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How East Carbon adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 East Carbon 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.
9.5% of East Carbon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
East Carbon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carbon | C+ | 35.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Carbon adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Carbon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Carbon is better than Utah on 4 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside East Carbon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Carbon | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.2–25.4 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.2–19.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.8 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%29.8–41.8 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.1–17.1 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.3–41.1 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%31.8–39.6 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.9%30.4–37.3 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.5–10 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.9 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.4–14.4 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.2–14.5 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%19.6–27.6 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.9%8–11.7 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28.9–40 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.4–15 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.9–78.5 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%61.5–68.7 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%81.2–85.1 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.3–79.4 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.2–70 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%62.1–77.8 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.7–30.9 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%26.7–35.2 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.3–24.8 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%13.7–19.4 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10–13.7 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%6.9–9.3 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7–9.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%7.7–11.5 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%33.3–42.4 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.3–20.2 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.9–19.3 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 East Carbon
Is East Carbon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Carbon is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Carbon?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 41.8%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Carbon?
Castleview Hospital in Price, 22.0 miles in a straight line from East Carbon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Carbon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–15%), 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 East Carbon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Carbon.
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.