Platte County Health Data
Platte County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
269
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.0 per 100K
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 Platte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 22.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 17.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.5% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 60.8% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Platte County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Platte County Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Platte County, Wyoming.
Platte County has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are 269 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly above the national median of 250 per 100,000. The average life expectancy is 75.1 years, which is shorter than the Wyoming state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The county's uninsured rate is 15.6%, exceeding the state's 14.8% and the 10% national average. Roughly 16.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the 17% 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.