Weston County Health Data

Weston County, Wyoming

CDC County Health Rankings

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

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

MeasureWestonState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.5%34.1%37.6%1.4 pts worse than state
Diabetes9.7%9.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure28.4%28.4%33.5%near state average
Depression20.7%22.2%24.1%1.5 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureWestonState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.9%14.7%16.3%1.2 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking17.7%17.2%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity26.4%24.8%27.0%1.6 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureWestonState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup64.5%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

MeasureWestonState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.3%17.0%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration31.7%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Primary care access

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.

Get Care in Weston County, Wyoming

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Weston County Health Services

ER
Not rated by CMS
(307) 746-4491
1124 Washington Boulevard, Newcastle, WY 82701
Critical Access HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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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.