Albany County Health Data
Albany County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
617
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.8 per 100K
Dentists
10.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Albany County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Albany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 22.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Albany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Albany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 60.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.4% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Albany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Albany County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Albany County Mental Health Provider Availability Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Albany County, Wyoming.
Albany County reports 617 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county’s primary care provider ratio of 80 per 100,000 is closer to the national median of 70. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for residents is 78.5 years, which is higher than both the Wyoming state average of 77.0 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 15.2% of adults report poor or fair health, staying below the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Albany County is 13.7%, lower than the state’s 14.8% average but higher than the 10% national rate. These figures reflect the recorded landscape of health access and outcomes in the region. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.