Public Health Indicators in Utah

Top 10 nationally
Overall health ranking

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Utah vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

Utah ranks #7 of 31 states by adult smoking rate.

#1Kentucky0
#2Louisiana0
#3Wyoming1
#4New Hampshire4.3
#5Illinois5.7
#6Tennessee6.4%
#7Utah8
#8Massachusetts9.6%
#9New Jersey11.4%
#10Virginia12.5%
#11Arizona13.5%
#12Wisconsin14%
#13Washington14%
#14Georgia14.3%
#15North Carolina15.1%
#16Indiana16.2%
#17Michigan16.5%
#18Missouri18.4%
#19Ohio18.6%
#20Montana26.9
#21Oregon30
#22Florida33.9
#23Maine34.1
#24Vermont40
#25Alaska40
#26New Mexico52
#27South Dakota77
#28Delaware77.4
#29Rhode Island78.9
#30Colorado79
#31Minnesota79.1

Overview

Utah ranks among the healthiest states overall, but has faced rising concern over suicide rates and mental health access, particularly among youth. Key figures for Utah include Overall health ranking of Top 10 nationally, offering a clear snapshot of public health indicators in the state. Understanding public health indicators helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Utah to national and regional benchmarks.

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