Tintic Standard Reduction Mill · Photo: DT Brimhall · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Genola is healthier than 40%
Genola differs from Utah on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Genola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genola
Against towns with similar incomes, Genola’s lead shrinks
Genola is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 4,886 towns with similar household incomes ($95K–$158K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Genola
1 in 17 adults have COPD (6%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 17 adults have heart disease (5.8%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 3%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Genola runs above Utah on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Genola’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Genola’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genola is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 92% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Genola’s median household income is $126,667; among the 4,886 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($95K–$158K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Genola adults…
Genola runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Genola residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Genola
No hospital or community health center in Genola 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 Genola; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Genola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Genola adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Genola 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.
7.8% of Genola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Genola and the towns around it
Genola’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genola | A− | 33.8% | 10.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| West Mountain | A− | 32.7% | 9.9% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Santaquin | A | 31.6% | 7.1% | 7.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Genola adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Genola
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Genola is better than Utah on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Genola’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Genola | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14–19.3 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.7 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.1–19.3 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%30.3–37.8 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.9–11.6 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31%28.5–33.6 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30.2–35.5 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.4–26.8 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6%5–7.1 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13.1–18.7 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.3–11.4 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.8%14.9–21.1 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 7.8%6.7–9.2 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%31.9–39 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.5–12.1 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%68.6–74.4 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%63.3–69.1 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.3%77.4–82.8 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.5%63.5–69.7 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%59.8–66.6 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%64–76 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%24.3–29.6 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%30.1–36.6 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%16.4–21.7 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%9.9–15.4 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.1–11.9 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6–8.6 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6–8.6 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6–10.1 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26.2–33.5 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.3–14 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.6–18.4 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4–5.3 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–4 | 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 Genola
Is Genola a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genola is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Genola?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 37.8%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Genola?
Mountain View Hospital in Payson, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Genola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Genola have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–12.1%), 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 Genola more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genola.
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.