Photo: Runner1928 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Alcova residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alcova, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 82620. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alcova
Cancer, heart disease and diabetes run high in Alcova
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.5% across Wyoming. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.1%, vs 10.9% across Wyoming. In all, Alcova runs above Wyoming on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Alcova
The closest emergency room is Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, 29.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Alcova, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Wyoming 31.7%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73% statewide. Checkups ↓
Alcova keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.7% vs 69.7%) and dentist visits (67.5% vs 62.7%). 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 Alcova’s likely range; Alcova’s figures come from ZIP code 82620, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alcova adults…
Alcova runs below WY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alcova
No hospital or community health center in Alcova 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 Alcova; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Alcova 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.
How Alcova adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Alcova 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% of Alcova adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Alcova 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 Alcova adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alcova
Why doesn’t Alcova have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alcova.
What hospital is closest to Alcova?
Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, 29.5 miles in a straight line from Alcova’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alcova.
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.