Ute Mountain Fire Tower · Photo: Lawrence A. Radcliffe · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Manila residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manila, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manila. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manila
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Manila
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 4.6% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Manila runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Manila
The closest emergency room is Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, 38.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Manila, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Manila is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Manila’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Manila’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Manila adults…
Manila runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Manila
No hospital or community health center in Manila 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 Manila; ≈ 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 Manila 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Manila adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Manila 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.
6.5% of Manila adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Manila 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 Manila adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Manila
Why doesn’t Manila have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manila.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manila.
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.