Photo: Staplegunther at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Thompson Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thompson Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 84540. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thompson Springs
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Thompson Springs
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 4.7% across Utah. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 2.5% across Utah. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.2% across Utah. In all, Thompson Springs runs above Utah on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Thompson Springs
The closest emergency room is Moab Regional Hospital in Moab, 28 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Thompson Springs, and more people treating it
32.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 77% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Thompson Springs keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.4% vs 70.4%) and cholesterol checks (83.8% vs 80.5%). 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 Thompson Springs’ likely range; Thompson Springs’ figures come from ZIP code 84540, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Thompson Springs adults…
Thompson Springs runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thompson Springs
No hospital or community health center in Thompson Springs 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 Thompson Springs; ≈ 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 Thompson Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
How Thompson Springs adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Thompson Springs 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.
6.9% of Thompson Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Thompson Springs 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 Thompson Springs adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Thompson Springs
Why doesn’t Thompson Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thompson Springs.
What hospital is closest to Thompson Springs?
Moab Regional Hospital in Moab, 28.0 miles in a straight line from Thompson Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thompson Springs.
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.