Weston County Health Data
Weston County, Wyoming
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 15.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
58.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.3
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 Weston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Weston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 34.1% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 28.4% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.7% | 22.2% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Weston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 24.8% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Weston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.5% | 66.6% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.1% | 60.9% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.2% | 65.8% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Weston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 32.9% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Weston 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
Weston County Primary Care Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Weston County, Wyoming.
Weston County has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national figures, with 176 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 78.0 years, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is close to the 17% national average. The uninsured rate in Weston County stands at 14.6%, slightly lower than the Wyoming state rate of 14.8% but higher than the 10% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.