Photo: Wilson44691 · Public domainWhere Veyo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Veyo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Veyo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Veyo
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Veyo
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.2% across Utah. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.5%), vs 21.7% across Utah. Heart disease is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 4.7% across Utah. In all, Veyo runs above Utah on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Utah 12%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Veyo
The closest emergency room is St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 21.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Enterprise Valley Med Clinic is closer (16.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Veyo, and more people treating it
32.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 72.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Veyo adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29% vs 34.1%) and lack of emotional support (16.3% vs 20.6%) both run below Utah. Mind & connection ↓
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 Veyo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Veyo adults…
Veyo runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Veyo is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Veyo as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Veyo
No hospital or community health center in Veyo 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 Veyo; ≈ 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 Veyo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Veyo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Veyo does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Veyo 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Veyo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Veyo 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 Veyo adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Veyo
Why doesn’t Veyo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Veyo.
What hospital is closest to Veyo?
St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Veyo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Veyo.
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.