Where Albin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Albin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Albin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Albin
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Albin
The closest emergency room is Kimball Health Services in Kimball, 25.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Albin
Albin runs below Wyoming on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.6% vs 7%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.3%) and heart disease (5.2% vs 6.5%). Conditions ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Albin has no health insurance
15.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.6% across Wyoming. Checkups ↓
Albin keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.8% vs 62.7%) and colon screening (67.1% vs 59.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Albin’s likely range.
Care in and near Albin
No hospital or community health center in Albin 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 Albin; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Albin adults…
Albin runs below WY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Albin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Albin adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Albin does better than 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Albin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Albin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Albin adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Albin
Why doesn’t Albin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Albin.
What hospital is closest to Albin?
Kimball Health Services in Kimball, 25.9 miles in a straight line from Albin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Albin.
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.