On CDC estimates, Alpine is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Alpine differs from Wyoming on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alpine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alpine
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Alpine
The closest emergency room is St. Johns Medical Center in Jackson, 24.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Alpine
Alpine runs below Wyoming on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.7% vs 6.5%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%) and COPD (5.4% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 5% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%). 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 Alpine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Alpine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alpine is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 60%.
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). Alpine’s median household income is $98,942; among the 8,743 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Alpine
No hospital or community health center in Alpine 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; ≈ 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 adults…
Alpine runs below WY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Alpine residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alpine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Alpine adults are doing
About the same as Wyoming on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Alpine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Alpine 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 Northwest | — | — | — | — |
Alpine Northeast and Alpine Northwest: 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 adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alpine
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alpine is better than Wyoming on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wyoming figure falls inside Alpine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alpine | WY | U.S. | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%12.7–17.8 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.1–13.5 | 13.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.5–17.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%28.1–41.2 | 33.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%24.3–31.4 | 31.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30%26.2–33.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.7%18–23.3 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.3–12.7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%10.8–16.1 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%17.9–26 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.5–21.2 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%26.5–37.9 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.3–13.9 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 65.7%61–70 | 69.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.1–70.2 | 62.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.5–84.5 | 82.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.5%62.4–70.3 | 73% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.8%51.7–61.8 | 59.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.5%58.1–74.1 | 67.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%16.9–23.4 | 21.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.6–25.1 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%8–10.4 | 9.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 9.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 6.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.7–7 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.6–6.4 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%21–28.6 | 30.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.3–11.6 | 13.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.6–15.7 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.5% | 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 Wyoming figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Alpine
Is Alpine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alpine is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alpine?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 41.2%, against 33.7% across Wyoming and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alpine?
St. Johns Medical Center in Jackson, 24.9 miles in a straight line from Alpine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Alpine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–13.9%), against 11.6% across Wyoming.
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 Alpine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alpine.
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. 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.