Where Independence residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Independence, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Independence. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Independence
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Independence
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 21.7% across Utah. Heart disease is also above the state: 6%, vs 4.7% across Utah. In all, Independence runs above Utah on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Independence adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.1% vs 34.1%), frequent mental distress (13.3% vs 17.3%), lack of emotional support (15.1% vs 20.6%) and depression (21.9% vs 27.3%) all run below Utah. Mind & connection ↓
Independence keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.8% vs 70.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.6% vs 80.5%). 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 Independence’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Independence adults…
Independence runs below UT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
How Independence adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Independence does better than Utah.
1 in 4 Independence 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Independence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Independence
No hospital or community health center in Independence 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 Independence; ≈ 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.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.3% of Independence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel | — | — | — | — |
Daniel: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Independence adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Independence
Why doesn’t Independence have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Independence.
What hospital is closest to Independence?
Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital in Heber City, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Independence’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 Independence.
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.