Photo: Eddie Maloney from North Las Vegas, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Within Utah, St. George is healthier than 30% of graded towns
St. George differs from Utah on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. George. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. George
Utah sets a high bar
St. George is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but only 30% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in St. George
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 4.7% across Utah. 1 in 28 adults have had a stroke (3.6%), vs 2.5% across Utah. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7.2% across Utah. In all, St. George runs above Utah on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in St. George, and more people treating it
33.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 73% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
St. George has a five-star hospital
St. George Regional Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 St. George’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind St. George’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. George is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #83 of 118 in Utah. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 96% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 53%.
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). St. George’s median household income is $76,508; among the 10,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
At 108,713 residents, St. George is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 St. George adults…
St. George runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. George adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near St. George
1 hospital and 1 community health center in St. George, 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 St. George; ≈ 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.
136 miles of trails across 43 parks and preserves
How St. George adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
3 in 10 St. George 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.
6.8% of St. George adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
St. George and the towns around it
St. George’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | A− | 32.9% | 10.6% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Washington | A | 32.2% | 9.9% | 7.5% | CDC place |
| Santa Clara | A | 31% | 8.6% | 7% | CDC place |
| Ivins | A− | 32% | 11.7% | 7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. George adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. George
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. George is better than Utah on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside St. George’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. George | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.9–19.9 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.3–17.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%28.4–37.3 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.2–12 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%30.8–36.8 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.6–37.8 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.5–30.6 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.3–11 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–12 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.4%14.8–19.9 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 9.7%8–11.5 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.5–38.1 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.4%69.2–75.4 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66.5–72.3 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.7–83.4 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%70.1–75.6 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%62.1–70.3 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%67.1–79.9 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.6–28.6 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%27.5–34.4 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%15.9–20.7 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.8–14.1 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.9–10.3 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.3–7.9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%30.9–37.5 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12.1–15.2 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.6–16.7 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.6–5.4 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.2–8.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 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 St. George
Is St. George a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. George is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #83 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 St. George?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 37.3%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. George?
St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 2.4 miles in a straight line from St. George’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. George have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.3%), 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 St. George 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 St. George.
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.