Sheridan County Health Data
Sheridan County, Wyoming
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Sheridan County, Wyoming
Sheridan outpaces nation on longevity
At 78.2 years, Sheridan County residents live nearly a year longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Just 13.4% report poor or fair health—below the national rate of 17%—signaling stronger overall wellness despite Wyoming's rural setting.
Above-average health in statewide ranking
Sheridan's 78.2-year life expectancy ranks it above Wyoming's state average of 77.0 years, placing it in the healthier half of the state's counties. The county's 13.4% poor/fair health rate also beats the state median, reflecting better chronic disease management.
Healthier than Washakie, younger than Sublette
Sheridan's life expectancy falls between neighboring Washakie County (76.1 years) and Sublette County (80.2 years), while its 13.4% poor/fair health rate outperforms Washakie's 17.1%. The county offers competitive mental health provider density at 529 per 100,000—far ahead of rural peers.
Healthcare access solid, uninsured affordable
With 13.1% uninsured—below the state average of 14.8%—Sheridan sees better insurance coverage. The county provides 66 primary care providers per 100,000 and exceptional mental health support, making routine and behavioral care relatively accessible for a mountain region.
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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.