Sheridan County Health Data
Sheridan County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.1%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
529
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.2
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 Sheridan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 28.4% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 22.2% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.8% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.8% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sheridan 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
Sheridan County Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Sheridan County, Wyoming.
Sheridan County mental health provider availability stands at 529 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250. This availability of specialists coincides with a reported life expectancy of 78.2 years, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 77.0 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 13.4% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in Sheridan County is 13.1%, which is lower than the state mark of 14.8% but higher than the 10% national average. Clinical provider data also shows 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. 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.