Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Loa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Loa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loa
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Loa
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Loa runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Loa
The closest emergency room is Intermountain Health Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, 35.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Wayne Community Health Centers is closer (6.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Loa, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 19.2% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Loa, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 74% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. 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 Loa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Loa adults…
Loa runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Loa
No hospital or community health center in Loa 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 Loa; ≈ 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 Loa 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Loa adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Loa 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.
8.3% of Loa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Loa 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 Loa adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Loa
Why doesn’t Loa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Loa.
Where can I get low-cost care near Loa?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wayne Community Health Center in Bicknell, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loa.
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.