Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Big Horn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Horn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Horn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Horn
Cancer, arthritis and stroke run high in Big Horn
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.1%), vs 25.4% across Wyoming. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.3% across Wyoming. In all, Big Horn runs above Wyoming on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Horn, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Wyoming 31.7%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73% statewide. Checkups ↓
Big Horn keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76% vs 69.7%) and dentist visits (67.1% 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 Big Horn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Horn adults…
Big Horn runs above WY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Horn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Care in and near Big Horn
No hospital or community health center in Big Horn 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 Big Horn; ≈ 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).
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 Big Horn adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Big Horn 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.
4.6% of Big Horn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Big Horn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Horn | — | — | — | — |
Powder Horn: 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 Big Horn adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Horn
Why doesn’t Big Horn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Horn.
What hospital is closest to Big Horn?
Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Big Horn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Big Horn?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is One Health - Whitney Building in Sheridan, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Horn.
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.