Converse County Health Data
Converse County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
254
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Converse County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Converse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 22.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Converse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 24.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Converse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.6% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.7% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.5% | 65.8% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Converse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Converse County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Converse County Uninsured Rate Lower Than Wyoming State Average
Health data brief for Converse County, Wyoming.
Converse County’s uninsured rate of 13.2% is lower than the Wyoming state average of 14.8%, though it remains above the national average of 10%. The county’s life expectancy is 77.2 years, slightly higher than the state average of 77.0 years and the national benchmark of 77 years. In terms of healthcare providers, Converse County has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 254 per 100,000, matching the national median of 250. Additionally, 16.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is nearly equal to the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of the health landscape in Converse County. Explore state-level data.
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.