Photo: Ntsimp · Public domainWhere Emery residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emery, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Emery. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emery
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Emery
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), about twice the Utah rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Emery runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Emery, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 76.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Emery
63.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 21.6% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Emery
The closest emergency room is Gunnison Valley Hospital in Gunnison, 34.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Carbon Medical Service Association, Incorporated is closer (23.7 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 Emery’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Emery adults…
Emery runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emery adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Emery
No hospital or community health center in Emery 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 Emery; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Emery adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Emery does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Emery 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.
8.5% of Emery adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Emery 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 Emery adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emery
Why doesn’t Emery have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Emery.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emery.
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.