CQA Four Mile Bridge · Photo: Clayton B. Fraser · Public domainWhere East Thermopolis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Thermopolis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Thermopolis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Thermopolis
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in East Thermopolis
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), about twice the Wyoming rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.3% across Wyoming. Cancer is also above the state: 15.1%, vs 8.9% across Wyoming. In all, East Thermopolis runs above Wyoming on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Thermopolis, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wyoming 31.7%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73% statewide. Checkups ↓
In East Thermopolis, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wyoming 11.6%), yet 24% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.3% across the state. 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 East Thermopolis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 East Thermopolis adults…
East Thermopolis runs above WY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Thermopolis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Care in and near East Thermopolis
No hospital or community health center in East Thermopolis 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 East Thermopolis; ≈ 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 East Thermopolis adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, East Thermopolis 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.
6.4% of East Thermopolis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
East Thermopolis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermopolis | B− | 34.5% | 13.5% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Thermopolis adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Thermopolis
Why doesn’t East Thermopolis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Thermopolis.
What hospital is closest to East Thermopolis?
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis, 0.4 miles in a straight line from East Thermopolis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Thermopolis.
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.