Photo: UtahStizzle · Public domainWithin Utah, Logan is healthier than 32% of graded towns
Logan differs from Utah on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Logan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Logan
Utah sets a high bar
Logan is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but only 32% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Logan
1 in 9 adults lack reliable transportation (11.7%), vs 6.9% across Utah. Food insecurity (18.5% vs 12.4%) and utility shut-off threats (9.5% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 11.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Logan
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.4%), vs 17.3% across Utah. Depression is above the state too: 30.7%, vs 27.3% across Utah. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Logan
63% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 14.2% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). Checkups ↓
Logan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Logan is healthier than 78%. Against the 9,109 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 97%. Health Grade ↓
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 Logan’s likely range.
What’s behind Logan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Logan is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #81 of 118 in Utah. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Logan’s median household income is $60,687; among the 9,109 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 97%, more than its income alone would suggest.
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 Logan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
How Logan adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Logan runs above Utah.
4 in 10 Logan 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 Logan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Out of every 100 Logan adults…
Logan runs below UT on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Logan residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Logan
1 hospital in Logan, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Logan; ≈ 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.
25 miles of trails across 36 parks and preserves
Logan and the towns around it
Logan’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | A− | 28.6% | 6.7% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Benson | B+ | 31.3% | 11.1% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| River Heights | A+ | 26.8% | 8.2% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Nibley | A | 30.1% | 8% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| North Logan | A | 27.7% | 8.8% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Providence | A | 28% | 8.9% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Millville | A+ | 27.6% | 7.7% | 7.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Logan adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Logan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Logan is better than Utah on 7 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Logan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Logan | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.4–19.4 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.4%19.4–23.6 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%24.6–32.8 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 8.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.4%19.2–23.6 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 24.5%22.1–26.9 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.1%14.5–17.8 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4.1–5 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2%1.9–2.2 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.6–17 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%7.7–10.2 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.4%15–20.1 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%10–13.9 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%27.6–36.8 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10.7–13.9 | 10.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 65.4%61.9–68.8 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.6–66.2 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 67.4%64.8–70 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 55.5%53.1–57.9 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%55–64.4 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%61–76.5 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.7%27.4–33.8 | 27.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%33.9–42.5 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%17.6–23.4 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%16.3–21.4 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%11–14.6 | 10% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.5–11.1 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.4–13.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%10.1–13.7 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28.9–35.5 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%19.3–23.5 | 15.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 2.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Utah figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Logan
Is Logan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Logan is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #81 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Logan?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 32.8%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Logan?
Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Logan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Logan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–13.9%), against 10.5% across Utah.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Logan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Logan.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.