Where West Wood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Wood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Wood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Wood
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Wood
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 3.6%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, West Wood runs above Utah on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Wood
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in West Wood, and more people treating it
32.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Utah 27.3%), but 73.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 65.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Wood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Wood adults…
West Wood runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Wood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near West Wood
No hospital or community health center in West Wood 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 Wood; ≈ 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).
How West Wood adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 West Wood 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.
7.7% of West Wood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
West Wood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | C+ | 35.7% | 13.1% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Carbonville | B− | 34.9% | 13.2% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Wood adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Wood
Why doesn’t West Wood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Wood.
What hospital is closest to West Wood?
Castleview Hospital in Price, 0.6 miles in a straight line from West Wood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Wood?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Price Clinic in Price, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Wood.
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. 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.