Life Expectancy
Utah's life expectancy is about 79.6 years, above the national average, reflecting healthy lifestyle factors including low rates of smoking and alcohol use.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.4 |
- •Utah has among the lowest smoking rates in the U.S. due to LDS health practices.
Healthcare Access
Healthcare access in Utah is generally strong in urban Wasatch Front areas but more limited in rural counties, with provider shortages persisting statewide.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
Hospitals
Utah has about 45 acute-care hospitals, anchored by major systems Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU49000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU49000006562000001).
- •Intermountain Health, headquartered in Utah, is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S.
Insurance Coverage
About 9.2% of Utahns lack health insurance, close to the national average despite the state's young population.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rate (%) | 9.2 | 8 |
Obesity
Utah has one of the lowest adult obesity rates in the nation at about 29%, tied in part to lower rates of alcohol and tobacco use.
Adults with obesity
2011–2025CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity rate (%) | 29 | 32.4 |
Public Health Indicators
Utah ranks among the healthiest states overall, but has faced rising concern over suicide rates and mental health access, particularly among youth.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2025CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.