Photo: Wayne Newland · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Midway is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Midway differs from Utah on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Midway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Midway
Midway keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.7% vs 70.4%) and dentist visits (77.5% vs 70.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Midway
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.4%), vs 21.7% across Utah. Conditions ↓
Midway adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.6% vs 34.1%), frequent mental distress (13% vs 17.3%), lack of emotional support (14.6% vs 20.6%) and depression (21.9% vs 27.3%) all run below Utah. Mind & connection ↓
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 Midway’s likely range.
What’s behind Midway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midway is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #4 of 118 in Utah. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 92%.
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). Midway’s median household income is $157,065; among the 2,344 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($118K–$196K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Midway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Out of every 100 Midway adults…
Midway runs below UT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
How Midway adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Midway does better than Utah.
1 in 4 Midway 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.
Care in and near Midway
No hospital or community health center in Midway 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 Midway; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 6 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.
3% of Midway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Midway and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway | A+ | 23% | 8.3% | 6.1% | CDC place |
| Interlaken | — | — | — | — |
Interlaken: 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 Midway adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Midway
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Midway is better than Utah on 21 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Midway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Midway | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%9.6–13.5 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.2–12.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.3–14.9 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23%18.8–27.7 | 31% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7–9.6 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%25.3–31.8 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.8–37 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.5–28.3 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–6 | 4.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.3%3.6–5.2 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.7–9 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.1%4.8–7.6 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.4%11.7–17.4 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.3–13.5 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.5%23.1–32.4 | 33.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.4–7.1 | 10.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.3–79.7 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.5%74.8–80 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.7–89.2 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%70.6–77.2 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%67.8–75.7 | 63.1% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%72.9–84.5 | 72.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%19–25.2 | 27.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 24.6%21–28.5 | 34.1% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 14.6%12.2–17.3 | 20.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6%4.6–7.6 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.6%4.5–6.9 | 10% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.2–4.7 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4%3.3–4.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3%2.2–4 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.4%19.2–26 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%7.8–11 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9–12.4 | 15.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.3–6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.6 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Midway
Is Midway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Midway is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #4 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Midway?
CDC estimates 23% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.8% and 27.7%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Midway?
Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital in Heber City, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Midway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Midway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.1%), 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 Midway 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 Midway.
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.