Where Alpine Northwest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alpine Northwest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alpine Northwest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alpine Northwest
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Alpine Northwest
The closest emergency room is St. Johns Medical Center in Jackson, 25.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Alpine Northwest
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. Conditions ↓
Fewer Alpine Northwest adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wyoming. 1 in 16 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Alpine Northwest’s likely range.
Care in and near Alpine Northwest
No hospital or community health center in Alpine Northwest 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 Alpine Northwest; ≈ 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 Alpine Northwest adults…
Alpine Northwest runs below WY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
3.7% of Alpine Northwest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alpine Northwest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Alpine Northwest adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Alpine Northwest 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.
Alpine Northwest and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | A− | 34.8% | 8.8% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Alpine Northeast | — | — | — | — |
Alpine Northeast: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alpine Northwest adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alpine Northwest
Why doesn’t Alpine Northwest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alpine Northwest.
What hospital is closest to Alpine Northwest?
St. Johns Medical Center in Jackson, 25.1 miles in a straight line from Alpine Northwest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alpine Northwest.
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.