Photo: William Grimes at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Wyoming is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Wyoming differs from Delaware on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wyoming. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wyoming
Obesity and asthma run high in Wyoming
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.9%), vs 35.3% across Delaware. 1 in 8 adults have asthma (12.6%), vs 10.8% across Delaware. Conditions ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Wyoming
Wyoming runs below Delaware on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.8% vs 6.9%), cancer (6.7% vs 9.1%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Delaware figure falls outside Wyoming’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Wyoming’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wyoming is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 71% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 11%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Wyoming’s median household income is $69,603; among the 10,487 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Where Wyoming compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.8% (U.S. 6.4%); stroke, 2.8% (U.S. 3.4%).
Out of every 100 Wyoming adults…
Wyoming runs below DE on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wyoming
No hospital or community health center in Wyoming itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Wyoming; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Delaware
Share of adults, with the Delaware figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Wyoming adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
How Wyoming adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wyoming runs above Delaware.
1 in 3 Wyoming adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Wyoming adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Wyoming and the towns around it
Wyoming has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | B− | 41.9% | 11.1% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Camden | B− | 40.8% | 13.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Rodney Village | D | 47.8% | 16.7% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wyoming adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wyoming
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wyoming is better than Delaware on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Delaware figure falls inside Wyoming’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wyoming | DE | U.S. | vs DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.5–20.2 | 18.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.4–14.5 | 13.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.9 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%35.7–48.6 | 35.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 13.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.7–36.6 | 38.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.7–39.1 | 41.2% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.7–27 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10.1–14.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.6–15 | 12.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%23.1–31.7 | 27.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.8–17.9 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.8%34.5–45 | 35.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.7–9.6 | 9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.6–83.1 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%60.3–67.4 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83–87.4 | 87.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.8–75.6 | 78.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.2–70 | 67.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%69–81.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.1–28.2 | 21.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%31.2–39.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.2–25.4 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.4–15.9 | 13.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.9–14.9 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.8–9.2 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%9.7–14.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.9–34.7 | 30.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11–14.3 | 14.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 13% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Delaware figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Wyoming
Is Wyoming a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wyoming is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wyoming?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 48.6%, against 35.3% across Delaware and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wyoming?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Wyoming’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wyoming have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.6%), against 9% across Delaware.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Wyoming more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wyoming.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Delaware figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.