Photo: Val42 (Uploads) · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Utah, West Haven is healthier than 38% of graded towns
West Haven differs from Utah on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Haven. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Haven
What’s behind West Haven’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Haven is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #74 of 118 in Utah. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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 Haven’s median household income is $101,012; among the 8,440 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 West Haven adults…
West Haven runs below UT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of West Haven residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Haven
No hospital or community health center in West Haven 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 Haven; ≈ 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How West Haven adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Haven runs above Utah.
1 in 3 West Haven 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.
5.5% of West Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
West Haven and the towns around it
West Haven has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 Haven | A− | 33.3% | 7.3% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Marriott-Slaterville | A− | 33.3% | 9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Ogden | B | 36.4% | 9.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Roy | A− | 33.9% | 8.4% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Hooper | A− | 34% | 8.2% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Haven adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Haven
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Haven is better than Utah on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside West Haven’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Haven | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.6%12.9–16.6 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.4–21.5 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%29.2–37.5 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.3%6.4–8.4 | 8.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26%23.6–28.7 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.5%27.7–33.3 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22%19.9–24.2 | 21.7% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.6–11 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%7.5–10.3 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18%15.5–20.7 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.6–14.7 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%30.9–38.5 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.8%68.6–74.8 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%67.2–72.5 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%78.2–82.4 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 62.9%59.7–66 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%59.7–67.5 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%70.1–80.9 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.4%26.3–32.5 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%31–37.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19.2–24.6 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10.5–14.1 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.7–11.6 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%26.6–32.8 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%15.1–18.8 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 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 Haven
Is West Haven a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Haven is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #74 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Haven?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 37.5%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Haven?
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, 5.7 miles in a straight line from West Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Haven have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.9%), 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 West Haven 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 Haven.
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.