Where Byron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Byron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Byron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Byron
Dental care lags in Byron
56.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.7% across Wyoming. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Wyoming 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Byron is short on primary care and mental health care
Byron’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 ↓
Heart disease runs high in Byron
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.5% across Wyoming. 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 Byron’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Byron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Care in and near Byron
No hospital or community health center in Byron 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 Byron; ≈ 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 Byron adults…
Byron runs above WY on 2 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Byron 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.
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.
7% of Byron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Byron 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 Byron adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Byron
Why doesn’t Byron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Byron.
What hospital is closest to Byron?
North Big Horn Hospital District in Lovell, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Byron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Byron?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is One Health - Lovell in Lovell, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Byron.
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.