Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0Where Centennial residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Centennial, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Centennial. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Centennial
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Centennial
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.5% across Wyoming. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.2%, vs 25.4% across Wyoming. In all, Centennial runs above Wyoming on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 59% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Centennial
The closest emergency room is Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, 30.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Centennial, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wyoming 31.7%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 73% statewide. Checkups ↓
Centennial keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80% vs 69.7%) and dentist visits (75.2% 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 Centennial’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Centennial adults…
Centennial runs below WY on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Centennial is an older town: 59% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Centennial as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Centennial
No hospital or community health center in Centennial 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 Centennial; ≈ 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 Centennial adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
How Centennial adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Centennial 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.
2.9% of Centennial adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Centennial and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Centennial adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Centennial
Why doesn’t Centennial have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Centennial.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Centennial.
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.