Laramie County Health Data
Laramie County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.0
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 Laramie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Laramie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 34.1% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 22.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Laramie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 17.2% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Laramie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.4% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.5% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Laramie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Laramie County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Laramie County Mental Health Provider Ratio Nearly Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Laramie County, Wyoming.
Laramie County has 486 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure nearly twice the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county has 64 primary care providers per 100,000, which is just below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 12.0%, lower than the Wyoming state average of 14.8% but higher than the national 10% average. Data shows a life expectancy of 76.0 years, which is shorter than the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 14.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. 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.