Where Whiterocks residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whiterocks, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whiterocks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whiterocks
Smoking is more common in Whiterocks
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), more than twice the Utah rate. Habits ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Whiterocks
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.2%), about twice the Utah rate. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), about twice the Utah rate. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 4.6% across Utah. In all, Whiterocks runs above Utah on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Whiterocks
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 27.8% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). 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 Whiterocks’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
Out of every 100 Whiterocks adults…
Whiterocks runs above UT on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whiterocks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Care in and near Whiterocks
No hospital or community health center in Whiterocks 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 Whiterocks; ≈ 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 Whiterocks adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Whiterocks runs above Utah.
1 in 3 Whiterocks 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.
17.7% of Whiterocks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Whiterocks and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whiterocks adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whiterocks
Why doesn’t Whiterocks have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whiterocks.
What hospital is closest to Whiterocks?
Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Whiterocks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whiterocks.
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.