Photo: An Errant Knight · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Leeds residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leeds, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leeds. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leeds
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Leeds
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 7.2% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Leeds runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Leeds, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 78.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Leeds adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.4% vs 34.1%), frequent mental distress (14% vs 17.3%), lack of emotional support (17.2% vs 20.6%) and depression (24% vs 27.3%) all run below Utah. Mind & connection ↓
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 Leeds’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Leeds adults…
Leeds runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Leeds is an older town: 43% of residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Leeds as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leeds adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Leeds adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Leeds does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Leeds 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.
Care in and near Leeds
No hospital or community health center in Leeds 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 Leeds; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Leeds adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Leeds and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toquerville | A− | 33.6% | 11.2% | 8.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leeds adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leeds
Why doesn’t Leeds have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leeds.
What hospital is closest to Leeds?
St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Leeds’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leeds.
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.