Washakie County Health Data
Washakie County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
454
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
103.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 103.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.9
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 Washakie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washakie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 28.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.0% | 22.2% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washakie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 17.2% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washakie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.7% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.6% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.6% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washakie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 32.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washakie 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
Washakie County Mental Health Provider Ratio Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Washakie County, Wyoming.
Washakie County has 454 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 250. The county also has a primary care provider ratio of 104 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Despite these provider numbers, the reported life expectancy is 76.1 years, which is lower than both the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 17.1%, which is comparable to the 17% national average. The county's uninsured rate is 15.0%, which is higher than the 14.8% state average and the 10% national rate. 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.