Natrona County Health Data

Natrona County, Wyoming

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.2%

State avg 14.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

72

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

500

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Natrona County, Wyoming

Life expectancy trails U.S. average noticeably

Natrona County residents live to 74.9 years on average, about 4 years shorter than the U.S. average of 79 years. At 16.9%, the poor/fair health rate ranks among the highest in the nation, signaling concentrated health challenges in the county.

Below Wyoming's state health average

Natrona County's 74.9-year life expectancy falls 2.1 years below Wyoming's state average of 77.0 years. The 16.9% poor/fair health rate is the second-worst among Wyoming's sampled counties, indicating serious population health concerns.

Second-lowest life expectancy in peer group

Natrona County's 74.9-year life expectancy exceeds only Hot Springs County's 73.0 years, trailing healthier peers like Johnson County by nearly 5 years. However, mental health support is strong at 500 per 100K, though primary care access at 72 per 100K remains limited.

Moderate uninsured rate, constrained primary care

13.2% of Natrona County residents lack health insurance, slightly below Wyoming's average of 14.8%, but primary care access is thin at just 72 providers per 100K. Mental health providers are abundant at 500 per 100K, yet the stark contrast between mental health and primary care availability leaves gaps in routine medical care.

Strengthen your health coverage today

With over 1 in 8 Natrona County residents uninsured and life expectancy below state average, ensuring health coverage is critical. Reach out to healthcare.gov or your county health department to find primary care providers and enroll in a plan that works for your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Natrona County, WY?
Natrona County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #19 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 Natrona County?
Life expectancy in Natrona County is 74.9 years. The Wyoming state average is 77.0 years, making Natrona County below the state average.
How does Natrona County health compare to the Wyoming average?
Natrona County's health score of 46/100 is below the Wyoming average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2% vs. 14.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Natrona County?
Key health factors for Natrona County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (13.2%), and primary care physician access (72:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 500:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Natrona County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Natrona County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Wyoming. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 13.2% 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 Natrona County?
Natrona County's health score of 46/100 is below the Wyoming average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 13.2% 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.