Tony Grove Ranger Station Historic District · Photo: 25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Garden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Garden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Garden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Garden
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Garden
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 4.7% across Utah. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 4.6% across Utah. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 7.2% across Utah. In all, Garden runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Garden, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Garden
The closest emergency room is Cache Valley Hospital in North Logan, 22 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health West is closer (5.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Garden is short on primary care and mental health care
Garden’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Garden keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.2% vs 70.4%) and cholesterol checks (85.9% 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 Garden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Garden adults…
Garden runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Garden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Garden
No hospital or community health center in Garden 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 Garden; ≈ 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.
61 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Garden adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Garden does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Garden 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.
6.6% of Garden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Garden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | — | — | — | — |
Garden City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Garden adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Garden
Why doesn’t Garden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Garden.
What hospital is closest to Garden?
Cache Valley Hospital in North Logan, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Garden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Garden?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Health West - Garden City CHC in Garden City, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Garden.
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.