Arlington · Photo: UltraSparky · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Arlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 82083. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arlington
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Arlington
The closest emergency room is North Platte Valley Medical Center in Saratoga, 34.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Arlington is short on primary care and mental health care
Arlington’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Arlington
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Arlington, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Wyoming 31.7%), but 75.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 73% statewide. Checkups ↓
Arlington keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.2% vs 69.7%) and dentist visits (66.9% 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 Arlington’s likely range; Arlington’s figures come from ZIP code 82083, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Arlington
No hospital or community health center in Arlington 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 Arlington; ≈ 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 Arlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Out of every 100 Arlington adults…
Arlington runs above WY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
3.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Arlington adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Arlington 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.
5.4% of Arlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Arlington 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 Arlington adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arlington
Why doesn’t Arlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arlington.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arlington.
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.