Overall Health Rating
Healthier than 88% of states in US
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Utah
- Summit County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Utah County (105% of U.S. avg)
- Cache County (105% of U.S. avg)
- San Juan County (97% of U.S. avg)
- Piute County (99% of U.S. avg)
- Uintah County (101% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Utah | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Utah is 80.0 years, about 1.7 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Utah is 8.7%, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Utah | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.5% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.1% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Utah is about 19% lower than in US. The rate of heart disease in Utah is about 16% lower than in US. The rate of diabetes in Utah is about 16% lower than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Utah | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Utah is about 40% lower than in US. The rate of binge drinking in Utah is about 32% lower than in US. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Utah is about 28% lower than in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Utah | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.90 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Utah is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Utah has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Utah.
What is the health grade for Utah?
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Is Utah one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Utah?
The life expectancy in Utah is 80.0 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Utah residents are uninsured?
8.7% of Utah residents are uninsured, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Utah residents are obese?
29.5% of Utah residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.