Big Horn Academy Historic District · Photo: 25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cowley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cowley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cowley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cowley
Dental care lags in Cowley
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.7% across Wyoming. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (Wyoming 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cowley
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.9%), vs 9.7% across Wyoming. Housing insecurity (11.2% vs 9.2%) is higher too. 8.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Cowley
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 7% across Wyoming. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.3% across Wyoming. In all, Cowley runs above Wyoming on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Cowley’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cowley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Cowley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Out of every 100 Cowley adults…
Cowley runs above WY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cowley
No hospital or community health center in Cowley 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 Cowley; ≈ 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 Cowley 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.
Cowley 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 Cowley adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cowley
Why doesn’t Cowley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cowley.
What hospital is closest to Cowley?
North Big Horn Hospital District in Lovell, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Cowley’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 Cowley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is One Health - Lovell in Lovell, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cowley.
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.