Photo: An Errant Knight · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Utah, West Jordan is healthier than 38% of graded towns
West Jordan differs from Utah on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Jordan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Jordan
Utah sets a high bar
West Jordan is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but only 38% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit West Jordan doesn’t win on
16.2% of adults binge drink, vs 12.4% across Utah. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
West Jordan has a top-rated hospital
Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 West Jordan’s likely range.
What’s behind West Jordan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Jordan is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #73 of 118 in Utah. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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 Jordan’s median household income is $108,153; among the 7,433 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
At 116,812 residents, West Jordan is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 49 parks and preserves
Care in and near West Jordan
1 hospital and 1 community health center in West Jordan, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Jordan; ≈ 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 West Jordan adults…
West Jordan runs below UT on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of West Jordan residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Jordan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How West Jordan adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Jordan runs above Utah.
4 in 10 West Jordan 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.
6.5% of West Jordan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
West Jordan and the towns around it
West Jordan’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 Jordan | A− | 30.3% | 8% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Midvale | A− | 30.5% | 7.9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Taylorsville | B+ | 31.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| South Jordan | A | 27.5% | 7.1% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Sandy | A | 28.5% | 8.4% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Murray | A | 29% | 8.5% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| West Valley City | B− | 33.5% | 10.6% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Kearns | B | 32.9% | 9.5% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Jordan adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Jordan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Jordan is better than Utah on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside West Jordan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Jordan | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.8–17.8 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.9–20.1 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%27.1–33.6 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8%7.1–8.9 | 8.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 25.8%23.8–27.8 | 27.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.4%27.2–31.5 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20%18.3–21.6 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.7–6.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 4.6% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 2.5% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%8.1–11.6 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%16.8–20.9 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%14.3–18.1 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%32.2–38.5 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%11.1–13.7 | 10.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.9%65.1–70.4 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%67.6–72.5 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%78.8–82.2 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63%60.1–65.6 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%59.3–65.7 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%68.1–78 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%26.3–31.1 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37%34.2–39.8 | 34.1% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%21.6–26 | 20.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%13.3–16.3 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.8–13.4 | 10% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%25.6–30.3 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14.3–17.1 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 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 Jordan
Is West Jordan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Jordan is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #73 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 Jordan?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 33.6%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Jordan?
Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley in West Jordan, 1.6 miles in a straight line from West Jordan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Jordan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–13.7%), 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 Jordan 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 Jordan.
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.