Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Apollomelos~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · Public domainWhere Sundance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sundance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sundance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sundance
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Sundance
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.1%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), about twice the Utah rate. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Sundance runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sundance, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 78.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Sundance keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.1% vs 70.4%) and dentist visits (75.2% vs 70.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Sundance’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sundance adults…
Sundance runs below UT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sundance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Sundance
No hospital or community health center in Sundance 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 Sundance; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Sundance adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Sundance does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Sundance 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.
4.4% of Sundance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Sundance and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sundance adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sundance
Why doesn’t Sundance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sundance.
What hospital is closest to Sundance?
Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Sundance’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sundance.
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.