Draper-Steadman House · Photo: Kmw usa · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Riverton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Riverton differs from Utah on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverton
Binge drinking is the habit Riverton doesn’t win on
16.8% of adults binge drink, vs 12.4% across Utah. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Utah sets a high bar
Riverton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but only 55% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Riverton’s lead shrinks
Riverton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 4,868 towns with similar household incomes ($95K–$159K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Riverton has a five-star hospital
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Riverton
Riverton runs below Utah on heart disease (3.9% vs 4.7%) and diabetes (7.2% vs 8.5%). Conditions ↓
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 Riverton’s likely range.
What’s behind Riverton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #54 of 118 in Utah. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Riverton’s median household income is $126,910; among the 4,868 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($95K–$159K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Most Utah towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Riverton is healthier than 55% of graded towns, against 87% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
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Care in and near Riverton
1 hospital in Riverton, 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 Riverton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Riverton adults…
Riverton runs below UT on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Riverton residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Riverton adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Riverton 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.
4.9% of Riverton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Riverton and the towns around it
Riverton’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | A | 28.8% | 7.2% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Draper | A | 28.6% | 7.3% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| South Jordan | A | 27.5% | 7.1% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Bluffdale | A | 28.9% | 5.8% | 8% | CDC place |
| Herriman | A | 28.9% | 5.6% | 8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Riverton adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Riverton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Riverton is better than Utah on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Riverton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Riverton | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12.6–15.5 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.7–13 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.4–19.6 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%25.8–32 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.2%6.4–8 | 8.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.8%23.7–27.7 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.7%27.5–31.9 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.8%19.1–22.5 | 21.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.3–10.5 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.1%14.2–18 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.8–18.8 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%30.9–37.2 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 10.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.9%66.1–71.5 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73%70.7–75.3 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80.6–83.9 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64%60.9–66.7 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%61.8–68.3 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%69.8–79.3 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.5%27–32 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%32.9–38.4 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19.8–24.2 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.6–12.4 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.9%23.6–28.2 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%13–15.8 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.9–6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3.1–3.7 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 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 Riverton
Is Riverton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverton is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #54 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Riverton?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 32%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Riverton?
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital in Riverton, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Riverton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Riverton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–9.8%), 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 Riverton 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 Riverton.
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.