Providence LDS Chapel and Meetinghouse · Photo: Tricia Simpson · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Providence is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Providence differs from Utah on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Providence. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Providence
Cancer and arthritis run high in Providence
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.3%), vs 21.7% across Utah. Conditions ↓
Providence adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (15.3% vs 17.3%) and lack of emotional support (17% vs 20.6%) both run below Utah. Mind & connection ↓
Providence is an active town
Only 14.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 17.6% across Utah. Habits ↓
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 Providence’s likely range.
What’s behind Providence’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Providence is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #29 of 118 in Utah. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 77%.
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). Providence’s median household income is $118,072; among the 6,002 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$148K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Most Utah towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Providence is healthier than 76% of graded towns, against 93% nationally.
Out of every 100 Providence adults…
Providence runs above UT on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Providence adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Providence does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Providence adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
8.2 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near Providence
1 community health center in Providence, 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 Providence; ≈ 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 Providence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Providence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Providence and the towns around it
Providence’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | A | 28% | 8.9% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| River Heights | A+ | 26.8% | 8.2% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Millville | A+ | 27.6% | 7.7% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Logan | A− | 28.6% | 6.7% | 8.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Providence adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Providence
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Providence is better than Utah on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Providence’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Providence | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%12.1–16 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%24–32.3 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.9%26.1–31.7 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%29.3–35.4 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%23–27.7 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.8 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 4.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.8 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8–12.4 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.7%6.2–9.3 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 14.7%12.3–17.4 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 10.7%9.1–12.5 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%25.5–34.4 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.9–8.8 | 10.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.3%69.2–75.4 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.6%70.7–76.3 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.7%80.4–84.7 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.7%66.7–72.6 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.7–70.3 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%68.8–82.1 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%23.1–28.9 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.8–34.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17%14.7–20.1 | 20.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.2–10.8 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6–8.7 | 10% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.6 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%3.9–6.2 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%23.7–30 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9.1–12 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 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 Providence
Is Providence a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Providence is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #29 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Providence?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 24% and 32.3%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Providence?
Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Providence’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Providence have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.8%), 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 Providence 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 Providence.
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.