Photo: Tricia Simpson · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Junction residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Junction, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Junction. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Junction
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Junction
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), about twice the Utah rate. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Junction runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Junction
59.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 26.4% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). Junction’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Junction adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (24.7%), vs 17.6% 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 Junction’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Junction adults…
Junction runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Junction 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.
Care in and near Junction
No hospital or community health center in Junction 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 Junction; ≈ 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).
How Junction adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Junction 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.
10.8% of Junction adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Junction and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | — | — | — | — |
Kingston: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Junction adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Junction
Why doesn’t Junction have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Junction.
What hospital is closest to Junction?
Beaver Valley Hospital in Beaver, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Junction’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 Junction.
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.