Fremont County Health Data

Fremont County, Wyoming

Health Score

29/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

70.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

18.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

70.5 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

18.4%

State avg 14.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

81

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

281

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Fremont County, Wyoming

Fremont County faces severe health crisis

At 70.5 years, Fremont County's life expectancy ranks dramatically below the U.S. average of 76.1 years—a gap of 5.6 years that signals a public health emergency. With 16.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county's underlying health status offers no relief from this startling mortality gap.

Wyoming's most alarming health disparities

Fremont County's 70.5-year life expectancy represents the lowest in Wyoming, trailing the state average of 77.0 years by a staggering 6.5 years. This gap dwarfs other Wyoming counties and demands urgent investigation into the social, economic, and health system factors driving such severe disparities.

Provider access cannot explain the gap

Fremont County's 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 281 mental health providers per 100,000 actually match or exceed several higher-performing counties, yet the life expectancy remains catastrophically low. This suggests barriers beyond provider availability—possibly involving income, substance use, or social determinants of health.

High uninsured rates compound health crisis

Fremont County's 18.4% uninsured rate—among Wyoming's highest—means 1 in 5 residents lack coverage, likely preventing early intervention in preventable diseases. Even with adequate provider numbers on paper, structural barriers to accessing and affording care may explain the county's severe health disparities.

Coverage is critical for health

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Fremont County, WY?
Fremont County has a health score of 29/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #23 out of 23 counties in Wyoming (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Fremont County?
Life expectancy in Fremont County is 70.5 years. The Wyoming state average is 77.0 years, making Fremont County below the state average.
How does Fremont County health compare to the Wyoming average?
Fremont County's health score of 29/100 is below the Wyoming average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 70.5 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 18.4% vs. 14.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Fremont County?
Key health factors for Fremont County include: life expectancy (70.5 years), uninsured rate (18.4%), and primary care physician access (81:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 281:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Fremont County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 29/100 ("Below Average"), Fremont County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Wyoming. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.5 years. 18.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Fremont County?
Fremont County's health score of 29/100 is below the Wyoming average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 18.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.