Fremont County Health Data
Fremont County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
53.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.5
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 Fremont County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% | 34.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 22.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 17.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 63.1% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.0% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 32.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fremont County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Fremont County Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Fremont County, Wyoming.
Life expectancy in Fremont County is 70.5 years, a figure significantly lower than the Wyoming state average of 77.0 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. While health outcomes show this gap, the county has 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also higher than the national median, with 281 providers per 100,000 compared to 250. However, the county’s uninsured rate stands at 18.4%, which is higher than the state average of 14.8% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.5% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly below the national average of 17%. These statistics highlight specific health trends within the 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.