Healthcare in Blanding, UT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.9%

6.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.5%

3.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.5%

1.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

0.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

30.7%

Arthritis

23.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.5%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

22.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.1%

Mobility

13.8%

Cognitive

18.3%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

9.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

8.6 mi

Blue Mountain Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Blue Mountain Hospital	8.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
San Juan Hospital	19.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Southwest Memorial Hospital	47.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Blanding has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.