Photo: logopop · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Mexican Hat residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mexican Hat, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 84531. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mexican Hat
Smoking is more common in Mexican Hat
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), 3 times the Utah rate. Habits ↓
More Mexican Hat adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), vs 17.6% across Utah. There are 13 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Mexican Hat
42.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 29.2% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). 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 Mexican Hat’s likely range; Mexican Hat’s figures come from ZIP code 84531, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mexican Hat adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Out of every 100 Mexican Hat adults…
Mexican Hat runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mexican Hat
No hospital or community health center in Mexican Hat 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 Mexican Hat; ≈ 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).
How Mexican Hat adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mexican Hat runs above Utah.
2 in 5 Mexican Hat 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.
33.4% of Mexican Hat adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Mexican Hat and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halchita | — | — | — | — |
Halchita: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mexican Hat adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mexican Hat
Why doesn’t Mexican Hat have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mexican Hat.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mexican Hat.
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.