Where Escalante residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Escalante, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Escalante. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Escalante
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Escalante
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 4.7% across Utah. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 2.5% across Utah. Cancer is also above the state: 11.8%, vs 7.2% across Utah. In all, Escalante runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%), and heart disease, stroke and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 46 miles from Escalante
The closest emergency room is Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch, 45.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Wayne Community Health Centers is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Escalante, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 76.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Escalante keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.3% vs 70.4%) and cholesterol checks (85.5% 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 Escalante’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Escalante adults…
Escalante runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Escalante is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Escalante as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Escalante
1 community health center in Escalante, 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 Escalante; ≈ 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 Escalante adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Escalante adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Escalante does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Escalante 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.
6.4% of Escalante adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Escalante 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 Escalante adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Escalante
Why doesn’t Escalante have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Escalante.
Where can I get low-cost care near Escalante?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kazan Memorial Clinic in Escalante, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Escalante.
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.