Healthcare in Central, UT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.7%

3.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.3%

0.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

2.6pp 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

38.5%

Arthritis

32.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.2%

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

14.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.3%

Loneliness

28.3%

Lack of Support

17.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.8%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

12.8%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

6.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

36.4 mi

Cedar City Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cedar City Hospital36.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Mesa View Regional Hospital48.8 miCritical Access Hospitals1/5✓
Grover C Dils Medical Center49.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Central has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.