Healthcare in Flaming Gorge, UT

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.5%

4.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near 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

36.7%

Arthritis

32.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.1%

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

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.5%

Loneliness

30.0%

Lack of Support

20.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.8%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

16.2%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.7%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

29.3 mi

Ashley Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ashley Regional Medical Center29.3 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County42.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Uintah Basin Medical Center48.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Flaming Gorge has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.