Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainWhere Granger residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Granger, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Granger. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granger
The nearest ER is 53 miles from Granger
The closest emergency room is Memorial Hospital Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, 53.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health West is closer (36.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Granger
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 7% across Wyoming. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.4%), vs 10.9% across Wyoming. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Wyoming. In all, Granger runs above Wyoming on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Granger
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.8%), vs 9.7% across Wyoming. Housing insecurity (12.2% vs 9.2%) and utility shut-off threats (8.2% vs 6.3%) are higher too. 9.7% 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 Granger’s likely range.
Care in and near Granger
No hospital or community health center in Granger 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 Granger; ≈ 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 Granger adults…
Granger runs above WY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of Granger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Granger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Granger 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.
Granger 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 Granger adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Granger
Why doesn’t Granger have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Granger.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Granger.
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.