Within Utah, Enoch is healthier than 19% of graded towns
Enoch trails Utah on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Enoch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Enoch
Utah sets a high bar
Enoch is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but only 19% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Enoch
1 in 17 adults have COPD (6%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 33 adults have had a stroke (3%), vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Enoch runs above Utah on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Enoch
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (10.8%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
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 Enoch’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Enoch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Enoch is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #95 of 118 in Utah. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 91% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Enoch’s median household income is $80,750; among the 10,708 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Enoch adults…
Enoch runs above UT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Enoch residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Enoch
No hospital or community health center in Enoch 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 Enoch; ≈ 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 Enoch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Enoch adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Enoch 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.
8.1% of Enoch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Enoch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enoch | B+ | 36.5% | 9.5% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Cedar City | B+ | 34.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Enoch adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Enoch
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Enoch is better than Utah on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Enoch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Enoch | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.1–20.3 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.6 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%30.7–42.6 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28%24.9–31.4 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.9%28.3–35.7 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.7–27.4 | 21.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.8 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.3 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6%5.2–6.9 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.1–15.2 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%8.9–13 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%15.1–21.9 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%9.6–14.1 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%28.1–38.8 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.6–11.6 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%67.6–75.3 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%61.8–68.9 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.2%76.3–81.6 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.8%63.1–70.2 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%55.8–65.6 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%60.8–76.6 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.5–31.9 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%27.9–36.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.3–23.6 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.2–16.2 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.1–12.9 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.5–8.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.7–9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.5–10 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%27–35.2 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.5–14 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.6–19 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 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 Enoch
Is Enoch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Enoch is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #95 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Enoch?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 42.6%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Enoch?
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital in Cedar City, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Enoch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Enoch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.6%), 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 Enoch more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Enoch.
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.