On CDC estimates, West Mountain is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
West Mountain differs from Utah on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Mountain
What’s behind West Mountain’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Mountain is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 95% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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 Mountain’s median household income is $111,791; among the 6,886 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 West Mountain adults…
West Mountain runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of West Mountain residents are 65 or older, vs 12% across Utah. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Mountain
No hospital or community health center in West Mountain 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 Mountain; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How West Mountain adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 West Mountain 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.
6.2% of West Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
West Mountain and the towns around it
West Mountain’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 Mountain | A− | 32.7% | 9.9% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Payson | A | 31.1% | 8.3% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Santaquin | A | 31.6% | 7.1% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Genola | A− | 33.8% | 10.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Spring Lake | — | — | — | — |
Spring Lake: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Mountain adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Mountain
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Mountain is better than Utah on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside West Mountain’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Mountain | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%12.9–17.9 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.7–15.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.7 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%29–36.6 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.6–33.9 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.8–36.1 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 25%22.7–27.3 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.8%4.8–6.8 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–9.8 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%6.7–10.4 | 8.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.6%13.8–19.6 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 7.9%6.7–9.2 | 12.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%31.1–37.9 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.7–10.9 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%69.5–74.8 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.2%68.6–73.7 | 70.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79–83.9 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.6%64.4–70.5 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%62.4–69.1 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%65–76.7 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23.9–29.4 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%30.3–36.7 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%16.6–21.6 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.6–13.2 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.2–10.5 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.2–7.4 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.5–7.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%4.7–7.9 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.4–32.6 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%9.8–13.6 | 10.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%12.8–17.5 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.2–8.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 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 Mountain
Is West Mountain a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Mountain is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health. 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 Mountain?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 36.6%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Mountain?
Mountain View Hospital in Payson, 3.6 miles in a straight line from West Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Mountain have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.9%), 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 Mountain 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 Mountain.
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.