Goshen County Health Data
Goshen County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
625
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.8 per 100K
Dentists
23.8
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 Goshen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Goshen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 22.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Goshen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 14.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 24.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Goshen | 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) | 61.8% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Goshen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 32.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Goshen County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Goshen County Mental Health Provider Availability Substantially Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Goshen County, Wyoming.
Goshen County has 625 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 80 primary care providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. In terms of insurance, 13.8% of the population is uninsured, a rate lower than the Wyoming state average of 14.8% but higher than the national average of 10%. Health outcomes include a life expectancy of 75.8 years, which is lower than the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 15.1% of adults in Goshen County report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures describe the healthcare resources and outcomes recorded for the region. 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.