Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Green River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green River
The nearest ER is 44 miles from Green River
The closest emergency room is Moab Regional Hospital in Moab, 43.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Two Rivers Community Health - Green River is closer (0.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Green River
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.2%), vs 8.5% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 3.5%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Green River runs above Utah on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Green River
60.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Green River, and more people treating it
33.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 69.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. 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 Green River’s likely range.
Care in and near Green River
1 community health center in Green River, 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 Green River; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Green River adults…
Green River runs above UT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green River 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.
20 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Green River adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Green River 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.
9.8% of Green River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Green River 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 Green River adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Green River
Why doesn’t Green River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Green River.
Where can I get low-cost care near Green River?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Two Rivers Community Health - Green River in Green River, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green River.
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.