Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Rockville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rockville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rockville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Rockville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), about twice the Utah rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 4.7% across Utah. In all, Rockville runs above Utah on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 59% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rockville, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 75.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Rockville
The closest emergency room is St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 28.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southwest Utah Community Health Center is closer (4.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Rockville
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (10.8%), vs 8.1% 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 Rockville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rockville adults…
Rockville runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rockville is an older town: 59% of residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rockville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rockville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Rockville
No hospital or community health center in Rockville 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 Rockville; ≈ 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Rockville adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 Rockville 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.
8.6% of Rockville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Rockville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale | — | — | — | — |
Springdale: 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 Rockville adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rockville
Why doesn’t Rockville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rockville.
What hospital is closest to Rockville?
St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 28.6 miles in a straight line from Rockville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rockville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Healthcare Zion Canyon Clinic in Springdale, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rockville.
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. 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.