Photo: Tricia Simpson · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Mendon is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Mendon differs from Utah on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mendon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mendon
Against towns with similar incomes, Mendon’s lead shrinks
Mendon is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, but 80% of the 2,863 towns with similar household incomes ($111K–$185K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Mendon
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25%), vs 21.7% across Utah. Conditions ↓
Mendon is an active town
Only 13.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.6% across Utah. Habits ↓
Fewer Mendon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Utah. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Mendon’s likely range.
What’s behind Mendon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mendon is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 81%.
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). Mendon’s median household income is $148,261; among the 2,863 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($111K–$185K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Mendon adults…
Mendon runs above UT on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Mendon residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.1% of Mendon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Care in and near Mendon
No hospital or community health center in Mendon 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 Mendon; ≈ 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 Mendon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Mendon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mendon does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Mendon 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.
Mendon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mendon adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mendon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mendon is better than Utah on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Mendon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mendon | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.9%10.7–15.6 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%12.9–17.2 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%23.6–32.4 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.3–10 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%25.4–31.5 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%29.2–35.6 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.5–27.8 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 4.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%3.8–5.8 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.2–3 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.6–10.3 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.5%5.6–9.6 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 13.4%10.8–16.5 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 11.1%9.4–13 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.6%26.3–35 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%4.8–8.3 | 10.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%69.3–75.5 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.2%70.1–75.9 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%80.9–85.6 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.2%65.8–72.5 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%60.1–69.3 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%71.9–84.4 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%23–29.2 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26.2–34.6 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.7%13.9–20.1 | 20.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.7–10.2 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%4.9–8.2 | 10% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4–6.2 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.1–6.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.1%2.9–5.7 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%21.5–29.2 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%7.9–11.5 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%10.8–15.4 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%4.9–7.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.1–3.1 | 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 Mendon
Is Mendon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mendon is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mendon?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 32.4%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mendon?
Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Mendon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mendon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–8.3%), 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 Mendon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mendon.
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.