Photo: Orsen · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Virgin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Virgin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Virgin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Virgin
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Virgin
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), about twice the Utah rate. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Virgin runs above Utah on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Virgin, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 76.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Virgin
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Virgin
The closest emergency room is St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 22 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southwest Utah Community Health Center is closer (11.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Virgin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Virgin adults…
Virgin runs above UT on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Virgin 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.
45 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Virgin
No hospital or community health center in Virgin 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 Virgin; ≈ 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).
How Virgin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Virgin does better than Utah.
3 in 10 Virgin 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.
9% of Virgin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Virgin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Verkin | B− | 37.5% | 12.1% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Virgin adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Virgin
Why doesn’t Virgin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Virgin.
What hospital is closest to Virgin?
St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Virgin’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 Virgin.
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.