Photo: Ntsimp · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West Bountiful is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
West Bountiful differs from Utah on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Bountiful. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Bountiful
Utah sets a high bar
West Bountiful is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, but only 62% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
West Bountiful keeps up with checkups
It beats Utah on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.6% vs 70.4%) and dentist visits (73.5% vs 70.3%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, West Bountiful’s lead shrinks
West Bountiful is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, but 68% of the 4,023 towns with similar household incomes ($101K–$169K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in West Bountiful
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 7.2% across Utah. Conditions ↓
Fewer West Bountiful adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Utah. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 West Bountiful’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind West Bountiful’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Bountiful is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #46 of 118 in Utah. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 60%.
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). West Bountiful’s median household income is $135,179; among the 4,023 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($101K–$169K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Most Utah towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state West Bountiful is healthier than 62% of graded towns, against 90% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Bountiful adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.4% of West Bountiful adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Out of every 100 West Bountiful adults…
West Bountiful runs below UT on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Bountiful
No hospital or community health center in West Bountiful 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 West Bountiful; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How West Bountiful adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Bountiful does better than Utah.
1 in 3 West Bountiful 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.
West Bountiful and the towns around it
West Bountiful’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bountiful | A | 32.6% | 8.6% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Bountiful | A | 31.7% | 8.9% | 6.6% | CDC place |
| Woods Cross | A− | 33.3% | 7.5% | 8% | CDC place |
| Centerville | A | 31.3% | 8.6% | 6.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Bountiful adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Bountiful
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Bountiful is better than Utah on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside West Bountiful’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Bountiful | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%11.9–16.4 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%28.4–36.9 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%25.7–31.3 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.9%28.9–34.9 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.2–26 | 21.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.5 | 4.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.5%3.8–5.5 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%4.9–7.5 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%5.8–9 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.1%13.5–19.1 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.3%8.6–12.1 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.9–37.3 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.8–9.1 | 10.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%71.7–77.4 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.5%70.8–75.8 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82–86 | 80.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%64.7–71.3 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%65.3–72.3 | 63.1% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%66.2–78.1 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%26–32.3 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27.8–34.6 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.8%15.2–20.4 | 20.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%6.6–10.1 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.1–8.9 | 10% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.4–6.2 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.4–5.6 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%23.2–30 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8–11.2 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.9–15.9 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.9 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–3 | 2.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 West Bountiful
Is West Bountiful a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Bountiful is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #46 of 118 in Utah. 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 West Bountiful?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 36.9%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Bountiful?
Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, 2.3 miles in a straight line from West Bountiful’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Bountiful have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.1%), 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 West Bountiful 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 West Bountiful.
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.