Big Horn County Health Data
Big Horn County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.0
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 Big Horn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Big Horn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 34.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 22.2% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Big Horn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Big Horn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.4% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 60.4% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Big Horn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Big Horn County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Big Horn County Uninsured Rate Reaches Nearly 19 Percent
Health data brief for Big Horn County, Wyoming.
In Big Horn County, the uninsured rate is 18.8%, notably higher than the Wyoming state average of 14.8% and nearly double the national average of 10%. Access to primary care providers is documented at 34 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability follows a similar pattern with 166 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Health outcomes show a life expectancy of 76.1 years, sitting below the state average of 77.0 years and the national benchmark of 77 years. Furthermore, 15.4% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical care and insurance coverage within the county. See the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System for more details.
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.