Where Lapoint residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lapoint, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lapoint. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lapoint
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lapoint
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), about twice the Utah rate. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Lapoint runs above Utah on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lapoint
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Lapoint
58.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 20.2% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). 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 Lapoint’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lapoint adults…
Lapoint runs above UT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Lapoint adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Lapoint
No hospital or community health center in Lapoint 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 Lapoint; ≈ 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 Lapoint adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Lapoint 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.
11.6% of Lapoint adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Lapoint 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 Lapoint adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lapoint
Why doesn’t Lapoint have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lapoint.
What hospital is closest to Lapoint?
Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Lapoint’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lapoint.
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.