Photo: An Errant Knight · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Toquerville is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Toquerville differs from Utah on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Toquerville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Toquerville
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Toquerville
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), 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: 10.9%, vs 7.2% across Utah. In all, Toquerville runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Toquerville, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 74.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Toquerville
The closest emergency room is St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 21 miles away in a straight line. 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 Toquerville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Toquerville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toquerville is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 94% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Toquerville’s median household income is $97,813; among the 8,900 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Toquerville adults…
Toquerville runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Toquerville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Toquerville
No hospital or community health center in Toquerville 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 Toquerville; ≈ 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.
57 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Toquerville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Toquerville does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Toquerville 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.
5.9% of Toquerville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Toquerville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toquerville | A− | 33.6% | 11.2% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| La Verkin | B− | 37.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Leeds | — | — | — | — |
Leeds: 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 Toquerville adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Toquerville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Toquerville is better than Utah on 5 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Toquerville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Toquerville | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.1–20.7 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%29.1–38.2 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–13 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.9–39.4 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%33.3–39.9 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.8–33.5 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–12 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.8–8.2 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.3–14 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%7–10.7 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17%14.1–20.2 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 9.6%7.9–11.4 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%28.5–37.1 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7–10.7 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%70.3–76.5 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.9%69–74.7 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.5–85.8 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.4–77.3 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%63.1–71.4 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%65.2–78.5 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.8–29 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%26.2–33.5 | 34.1% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.9%15.3–20.7 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8.5–13.1 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.4–9.3 | 10% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5–6.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–7.1 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.6–7.5 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.9–38.2 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.4–16.6 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.6–11 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4–5.3 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4 | 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 Toquerville
Is Toquerville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toquerville is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Toquerville?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 38.2%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Toquerville?
St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Toquerville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Toquerville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.7%), 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 Toquerville 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 Toquerville.
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.