Niobrara County Health Data
Niobrara County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
82.8
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 Niobrara County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Niobrara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 28.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.4% | 22.2% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Niobrara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 17.2% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Niobrara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.9% | 66.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.9% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Niobrara | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 32.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Niobrara 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
Niobrara County Residents Report Elevated Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Niobrara County, Wyoming.
In Niobrara County, 19.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 85 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 82 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Statistics show a life expectancy of 78.3 years, exceeding the Wyoming state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 16.3%, which is higher than the state average of 14.8% and the 10% national average. 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.