Granite LDS Ward Chapel-Avard Fairbanks Studio · Photo: Thelivingwest · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Granite residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Granite, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Granite. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granite
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Granite
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.3%), vs 21.7% across Utah. Heart disease is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 4.7% across Utah. In all, Granite runs above Utah on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Granite, and more people treating it
33.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 74.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Granite keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.7% vs 70.4%) and dentist visits (78.8% vs 70.3%). 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 Granite’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Granite adults…
Granite runs below UT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Granite is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Granite as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Granite adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Granite
No hospital or community health center in Granite 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 Granite; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Granite adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Granite does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Granite 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.
2.8% of Granite adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Granite and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | A | 28.5% | 8.4% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Cottonwood Heights | A | 27.8% | 8.4% | 6.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Granite adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Granite
Why doesn’t Granite have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Granite.
What hospital is closest to Granite?
Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital in Sandy, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Granite’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Granite?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is MVP in Sandy, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Granite.
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.