Where Albany residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Albany, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 82070. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albany
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Albany
The closest emergency room is Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, 30.8 miles away in a straight line. And 8.8% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 6.4% across Wyoming. Getting care ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Albany doesn’t win on
18.6% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Wyoming, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Albany
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12%), vs 9.7% across Wyoming. No reliable transportation (8.8% vs 6.4%) is higher too. 8.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and cancer are less common in Albany
Albany runs below Wyoming on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.5% vs 10.9%), cancer (6.3% vs 8.9%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 6.5%). 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 Wyoming figure falls outside Albany’s likely range; Albany’s figures come from ZIP code 82070, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Albany
No hospital or community health center in Albany 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 Albany; ≈ 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 Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
Out of every 100 Albany adults…
Albany runs below WY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Albany adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Keeping up with care
Share of Albany adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Albany adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Albany runs above Wyoming.
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.
Albany and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Albany adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Albany
Why doesn’t Albany have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Albany.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Albany.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wyoming figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.