Photo: Jean-Christophe BENOIST · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Panguitch is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Panguitch differs from Utah on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Panguitch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Panguitch
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Panguitch
1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.6%), vs 4.7% across Utah. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.2% across Utah. COPD is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 4.6% across Utah. In all, Panguitch runs above Utah on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Panguitch, and more people treating it
32.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 72.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. 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 Panguitch’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Panguitch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Panguitch is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 90% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 59%.
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). Panguitch’s median household income is $76,750; among the 10,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Panguitch adults…
Panguitch runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Panguitch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Panguitch
1 hospital in Panguitch, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Panguitch; ≈ 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.
7.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Panguitch adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Panguitch 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.
5.8% of Panguitch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Panguitch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panguitch | A− | 27.9% | 10.2% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Panguitch adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Panguitch
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Panguitch is better than Utah on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Panguitch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Panguitch | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14–20.7 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.5–15.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.7–18.2 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%21.2–35.6 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.6–12.1 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%28.4–36.9 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.6–39.3 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.2%24.8–31.8 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.3 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.1–7.7 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–4 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%9.9–15.1 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%7.4–11.9 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%15.1–23.7 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.6%9.3–14.1 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%27.8–41.4 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.4–12.1 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.1–78.2 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.4%62.6–69.9 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.5–85.7 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69–75.6 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%57.1–67.7 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%60.2–77.4 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.4–29.3 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%25.8–36.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16–23.2 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.3–13.7 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%6.9–10.6 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.8–7 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5–7.4 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.3–7.6 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%26.6–36.9 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.1–16.1 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.3–17.2 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.7–10.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.3–8.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.9 | 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 Panguitch
Is Panguitch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Panguitch is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Panguitch?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.2% and 35.6%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Panguitch?
Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital in Panguitch, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Panguitch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Panguitch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–12.1%), 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 Panguitch 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 Panguitch.
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.