Fruita Schoolhouse · Photo: Caddymob · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Torrey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Torrey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Torrey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Torrey
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Torrey
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), about twice the Utah rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Torrey runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 48 miles from Torrey
The closest emergency room is Intermountain Health Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, 48.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Wayne Community Health Centers is closer (7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Torrey, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Torrey adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (23.6%), vs 17.6% 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 Torrey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Torrey adults…
Torrey runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Torrey is an older town: 49% 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 Torrey as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Torrey
No hospital or community health center in Torrey 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 Torrey; ≈ 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 Torrey 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Torrey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Torrey does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Torrey 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.
7.7% of Torrey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Torrey 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 Torrey adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Torrey
Why doesn’t Torrey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Torrey.
Where can I get low-cost care near Torrey?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is WCHC Physical Therapy Building in Bicknell, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Torrey.
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.