Crook County Health Data
Crook County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
40.9
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 Crook County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 22.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 17.2% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.2% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 60.9% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.1% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.4% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crook County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Crook County Below National Median
Health data brief for Crook County, Wyoming.
Crook County reports 53 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 41 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate for the county is 14.7%, which mirrors the Wyoming state average of 14.8% but is higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Crook County is 76.8 years, which is slightly lower than both the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. However, the rate of adults reporting poor or fair health is 14.9%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These data points reflect current healthcare access and health status. See 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.