Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0Where Dixon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dixon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dixon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dixon
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Dixon
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.5% across Wyoming. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7% across Wyoming. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.3% across Wyoming. In all, Dixon runs above Wyoming on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dixon
53.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.7% across Wyoming. Among those 65 and older, 23.5% have lost all their teeth (Wyoming 12.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dixon
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.3%), vs 9.7% across Wyoming. Utility shut-off threats (8.2% vs 6.3%) and no reliable transportation (8.3% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 11.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dixon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dixon adults…
Dixon runs above WY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dixon 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.
11.8% of Dixon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Care in and near Dixon
No hospital or community health center in Dixon 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 Dixon; ≈ 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 Dixon 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.
Dixon 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 Dixon adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dixon
Why doesn’t Dixon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dixon.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dixon.
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.