Where Hatch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hatch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hatch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hatch
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Hatch
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 4.6% across Utah. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 4.7% across Utah. In all, Hatch runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hatch, and more people treating it
36.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 75.4% 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 Hatch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hatch adults…
Hatch runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hatch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Hatch
No hospital or community health center in Hatch 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 Hatch; ≈ 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.
6.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hatch adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Hatch 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.
5.6% of Hatch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Hatch 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 Hatch adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hatch
Why doesn’t Hatch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hatch.
What hospital is closest to Hatch?
Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Hatch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hatch.
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.