Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Lyman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyman
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Lyman
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 4.6% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Lyman runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Lyman
The closest emergency room is Intermountain Health Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, 37.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Wayne Community Health Centers is closer (4.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lyman, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 77.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Lyman, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 20.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. 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 Lyman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lyman adults…
Lyman runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lyman
No hospital or community health center in Lyman 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 Lyman; ≈ 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 Lyman 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.
How Lyman adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Lyman 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.
7.2% of Lyman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Lyman 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 Lyman adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyman
Why doesn’t Lyman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lyman.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lyman?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is WCHC Physical Therapy Building in Bicknell, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyman.
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.