Uinta County Health Data

Uinta County, Wyoming

Health Score

48/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.0 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.7%

State avg 14.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

58

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

381

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Uinta County, Wyoming

Uinta lags behind national health markers

At 75.0 years, Uinta County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 1.4 years. Over 16% report poor or fair health—well above the national rate of 17%—indicating widespread chronic conditions and limited wellness prevention.

Among Wyoming's lowest life expectancies

Uinta's 75.0-year life expectancy ranks among the lowest in Wyoming, 2.0 years below the state average of 77.0. Its 16.1% poor/fair health rate places it in the state's bottom tier alongside Sweetwater and Washakie counties.

Health challenges exceed southern neighbors

Uinta's 75.0-year life expectancy slightly edges Sweetwater (74.6 years) but trails Sublette (80.2 years) to the north by 5.2 years. The county's 16.1% poor/fair health rate signals concentrated health risk, possibly linked to economic transitions and industrial legacy.

Moderate access with above-average uninsured rate

Uinta has 13.7% uninsured—slightly above state average—while offering 58 primary care providers per 100,000 and solid mental health support at 381 per 100,000. Despite reasonable provider numbers, the county's high poor/fair health rate suggests barriers to care utilization or chronic disease burden.

Health coverage supports chronic care

With nearly 1 in 7 residents uninsured and elevated poor/fair health rates, Uinta residents benefit greatly from comprehensive coverage. Visit healthcare.gov to enroll in a plan that covers preventive care, medications, and specialist visits your community needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Uinta County, WY?
Uinta County has a health score of 48/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #16 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 Uinta County?
Life expectancy in Uinta County is 75.0 years. The Wyoming state average is 77.0 years, making Uinta County below the state average.
How does Uinta County health compare to the Wyoming average?
Uinta County's health score of 48/100 is below the Wyoming average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.0 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 13.7% vs. 14.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Uinta County?
Key health factors for Uinta County include: life expectancy (75.0 years), uninsured rate (13.7%), and primary care physician access (58:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 381:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Uinta County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 48/100 ("Below Average"), Uinta County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Wyoming. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.0 years. 13.7% 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 Uinta County?
Uinta County's health score of 48/100 is below the Wyoming average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 13.7% 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.