Photo: Ntsimp · Public domainWithin Utah, Maeser is healthier than 28% of graded towns
Maeser differs from Utah on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maeser. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maeser
Utah sets a high bar
Maeser is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but only 28% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Maeser
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Maeser
1 in 18 adults have COPD (5.7%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.2%), vs 21.7% across Utah. In all, Maeser runs above Utah on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Maeser’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Maeser’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maeser is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #85 of 118 in Utah. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 88% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Maeser’s median household income is $83,813; among the 10,471 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Maeser adults…
Maeser runs above UT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Maeser
No hospital or community health center in Maeser 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 Maeser; ≈ 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 Maeser adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Maeser adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Maeser 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.
6.6% of Maeser adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Maeser and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maeser adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maeser
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maeser is better than Utah on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Maeser’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maeser | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.1–19.1 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.4–14.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%28.5–39.1 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8–10.7 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.4%26.3–32.8 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%28.9–35.8 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.4–29.1 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.6–6 | 4.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.8–6.7 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.1–16.9 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.7–12.9 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%15.5–22.4 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.6–15.4 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%30.5–41.2 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.9–11.6 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.1%66.2–73.7 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%63.3–70.3 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%77.3–82.4 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.3%65.9–72.6 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%56.8–66.8 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.7%60.4–76.4 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.6–30.4 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%28.3–36.5 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%18–23.9 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.1–14.6 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.2–11.6 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.2–8.2 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%27.5–35.6 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.9–18.2 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.5 | 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 Maeser
Is Maeser a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maeser is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #85 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maeser?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 39.1%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maeser?
Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Maeser’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Maeser have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.6%), 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 Maeser 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 Maeser.
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.