Healthcare in Alton, UT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.8%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.9%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Nearest Hospital
21.8 mi
Kane County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane County Hospital | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital | 35.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cedar City Hospital | 41.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alton has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.