Bonneville Salt Flats Race Track · Photo: James Rice · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wendover is healthier than 66%
Wendover differs from Utah on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wendover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wendover
More Wendover adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), about twice the Utah rate. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 90 miles from Wendover
The closest emergency room is Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, 89.5 miles away in a straight line. And 12.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 6.9% across Utah. For everyday care, Nevada Health Centers is closer (2.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Wendover
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.7%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 2.5% across Utah. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 4.7% across Utah. In all, Wendover runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wendover, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 72.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wendover is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Wendover is healthier than 22%. Against the 3,732 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 Wendover’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Wendover’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wendover is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 83% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Wendover’s median household income is $44,173; among the 3,732 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Wendover compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9.5% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
9.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Wendover
No hospital or community health center in Wendover 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 Wendover; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Wendover adults…
Wendover runs below UT on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Wendover residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wendover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Wendover adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wendover does better than Utah.
1 in 3 Wendover 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.
14.2% of Wendover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Wendover and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendover | C− | 45% | 17.7% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wendover adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wendover
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wendover is better than Utah on 4 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Wendover’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wendover | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%24.7–32.7 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–19.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–17.9 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45%39.8–50.2 | 31% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.7%15.4–19.8 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%34.7–41.4 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33–39.8 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.9%25.1–30.5 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5.5–7.6 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.5–22.4 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%8.8–12.7 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%29.4–39 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%37.5–47.1 | 33.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.9%19.2–28.9 | 10.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%68.7–75.5 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.4%50.9–57.9 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%78–83.1 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%69.2–75.3 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%54.3–63.6 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.3%59.6–74.3 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.6–26.5 | 27.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29.9–38.2 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.1–25.7 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.2%22.7–31.9 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.7%15.8–22 | 10% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10–13.8 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.5–14.4 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%11.2–17.2 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.6%37.2–46.1 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%16.7–22.3 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.4%16.9–22.2 | 15.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%7.8–10.4 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.4–11.2 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 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 Wendover
Is Wendover a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wendover is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wendover?
CDC estimates 45% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.8% and 50.2%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Wendover have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.2–28.9%), 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 Wendover more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wendover.
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.