Laramie County Health Data
Laramie County, Wyoming
Health Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
486
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Laramie County, Wyoming
Life expectancy near U.S. national average
Laramie County's 76.0-year life expectancy sits slightly below the U.S. average of 79 years, placing the county in the middle range of American health outcomes. The 14.5% poor/fair health rate aligns closely with national patterns, indicating moderate population health challenges.
Slightly below Wyoming's health baseline
At 76.0 years, Laramie County trails Wyoming's state average of 77.0 years by a single year. The 14.5% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state's typical profile, suggesting localized health disparities that warrant attention.
Mid-tier outcomes in Wyoming context
Laramie County's 76.0-year life expectancy places it between the lowest (Hot Springs at 73.0) and highest (Johnson at 79.3) peers in the state. However, primary care access at 64 providers per 100K ranks among the weakest—a significant gap compared to Johnson County's 151.
Uninsured rate below state average
12.0% of Laramie County residents lack health insurance, a positive 2.8 points below Wyoming's average of 14.8%. Yet primary care access is constrained at 64 per 100K, while mental health providers are plentiful at 486 per 100K—creating uneven access to routine care.
Check your coverage in Laramie County
If you're among Laramie County's 12% uninsured, now is the time to explore coverage options through Wyoming's health marketplace or Medicaid. Visit healthcare.gov or call your local health department to find affordable plans and primary care providers nearby.
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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.