Weston County Health Data

Weston County, Wyoming

Health Score

56/100

Average

Life Expectancy

78.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.0 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.6%

State avg 14.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

30

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

176

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Weston County, Wyoming

Weston slightly above national life expectancy

At 78.0 years, Weston County residents live 1.6 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. However, 16.5% report poor or fair health—below the national rate of 17%—a mixed picture suggesting areas of strength and concern.

Solid standing in statewide health ranking

Weston's 78.0-year life expectancy ranks above Wyoming's state average of 77.0 years, placing it in the healthier half of the state. Its 16.5% poor/fair health rate trails state median, indicating moderate chronic disease management in this northeastern county.

Healthier than Washakie, comparable to Sheridan

Weston's 78.0-year life expectancy exceeds Washakie (76.1 years) and Sheridan (78.2 years) performs marginally better. The county's 16.5% poor/fair health rate sits between Sheridan's 13.4% and Washakie's 17.1%, indicating mid-range chronic disease burden.

Limited providers despite decent health metrics

Weston faces a provider shortage, with only 30 primary care doctors per 100,000—among the state's lowest—and 176 mental health providers per 100,000. The 14.6% uninsured rate sits near state average, yet sparse local capacity forces residents to seek care outside the county.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Weston County, WY?
Weston County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #10 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 Weston County?
Life expectancy in Weston County is 78.0 years. The Wyoming state average is 77.0 years, making Weston County above the state average.
How does Weston County health compare to the Wyoming average?
Weston County's health score of 56/100 is above the Wyoming average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 78.0 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 14.6% vs. 14.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Weston County?
Key health factors for Weston County include: life expectancy (78.0 years), uninsured rate (14.6%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 176:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Weston County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Weston County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Wyoming. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.0 years. 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Weston County healthier than the Wyoming average?
Weston County's health score of 56/100 exceeds the Wyoming average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Weston County has better primary care access (30:1 ratio) than the state average (71:1).

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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.