William and Julia Lyman House · Photo: Ntsimp · CC0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Parowan is healthier than 78%
Parowan differs from Utah on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parowan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parowan
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Parowan
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), about twice the Utah rate. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Parowan runs above Utah on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Parowan, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 22% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Parowan, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 75.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Parowan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Parowan is healthier than 43%. Against the 6,823 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 78%. Health Grade ↓
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 Parowan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Parowan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Parowan is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 76% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Parowan’s median household income is $53,145; among the 6,823 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Utah towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Parowan is healthier than 1% of graded towns, against 43% nationally.
Where Parowan compares well: binge drinking, 9.3% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Parowan adults…
Parowan runs above UT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Parowan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Parowan
No hospital or community health center in Parowan 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 Parowan; ≈ 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.
18 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Parowan adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Parowan 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.
9.3% of Parowan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Parowan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parowan | C+ | 37.7% | 13.7% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Parowan adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Parowan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Parowan is better than Utah on 3 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Parowan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Parowan | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%18.4–25.7 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.3–19 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.8–19 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.9–44.1 | 31% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.7–15.7 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.5–41.1 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.5–42.8 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.5%30.1–37 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%9.9–12.4 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.8–10.3 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.3 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.5–18.9 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.4–14.3 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.4–26.8 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.3%7.5–11.2 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%27.2–37.9 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8–12.9 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.6–79.2 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%59.9–67 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.2–84.8 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72–78.3 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%62.2–71.6 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%62.4–77.9 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%22.9–29.9 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%26.1–35 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%16.4–23.3 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%11.3–17.9 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.2–12.4 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.2–8.8 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.1–11.9 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%32.5–42.1 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.3–21.3 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.2–19.3 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.2–7.2 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.2–11.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4–5.6 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Parowan
Is Parowan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Parowan is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Parowan?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 44.1%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Parowan?
Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital in Cedar City, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Parowan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Parowan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–12.9%), 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 Parowan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parowan.
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.