Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Ricardo630 assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Hildale is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Hildale differs from Utah on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hildale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hildale
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Hildale
The closest emergency room is Kane County Hospital in Kanab, 26.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Creek Valley Health Clinic is closer (2.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Hildale is behind on routine checkups
It trails Utah on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (65.1% vs 70.4%), dentist visits (64.3% vs 70.3%) and cholesterol checks (73% vs 80.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hildale
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (10.8%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
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 Hildale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Hildale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hildale is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Hildale’s median household income is $78,523; among the 10,822 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Hildale
No hospital or community health center in Hildale 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 Hildale; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hildale 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.
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hildale adults…
Hildale runs below UT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Hildale residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Cancer and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
How Hildale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hildale runs above Utah.
1 in 3 Hildale 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.
9.2% of Hildale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Hildale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hildale | B+ | 33.9% | 7.3% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Apple Valley | — | — | — | — |
Apple Valley: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hildale adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hildale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hildale is better than Utah on 4 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Hildale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hildale | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%14.5–21 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.4–15.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%17.8–23.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%29.3–38.5 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 8.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.7%22.9–28.4 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.5%24.7–30.2 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.1%17.9–22.3 | 21.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.7–5 | 4.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–9.7 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%8.3–13.5 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 16.8%13.5–20.2 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.2–14.5 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%32.1–41.4 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%8.2–15 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 65.1%60.9–68.9 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.3%61–67.6 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 73%68.8–76.9 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 60.6%57.1–63.8 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.7%54.1–63.1 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.6%61–75.6 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.7%27.2–34.2 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30.7–39.5 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%16.9–23.9 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%11.4–19.7 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%8.5–13.7 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%6.6–9.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%6.8–10.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%6.6–12.4 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%28.2–37.8 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.5–12.1 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%15.9–22.8 | 15.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.7–5.3 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.2–10.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 2.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hildale
Is Hildale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hildale is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hildale?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 38.5%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hildale?
Kane County Hospital in Kanab, 26.1 miles in a straight line from Hildale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hildale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–15%), 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 Hildale 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 Hildale.
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.