Where Fort Duchesne residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fort Duchesne, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Duchesne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Duchesne
Smoking is more common in Fort Duchesne
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), more than twice the Utah rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fort Duchesne
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.1%), more than twice the Utah rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.5% vs 6.5%) and no reliable transportation (17.6% vs 6.9%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Fort Duchesne
53.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 25.1% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). 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 Fort Duchesne’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of Fort Duchesne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Duchesne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Out of every 100 Fort Duchesne adults…
Fort Duchesne runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fort Duchesne
No hospital or community health center in Fort Duchesne 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 Fort Duchesne; ≈ 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).
How Fort Duchesne adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fort Duchesne runs above Utah.
2 in 5 Fort Duchesne 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.
Fort Duchesne 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 Fort Duchesne adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fort Duchesne
Why doesn’t Fort Duchesne have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fort Duchesne.
What hospital is closest to Fort Duchesne?
Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Fort Duchesne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Duchesne.
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.