On CDC estimates, Hoback is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Hoback beats Wyoming on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hoback. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hoback
Against towns with similar incomes, Hoback’s lead shrinks
Hoback is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 66% of the 2,967 towns with similar household incomes ($110K–$184K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hoback is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Wyoming. The town has 48 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Hoback
Hoback runs below Wyoming on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.3% vs 7%), obesity (25.9% vs 33.7%) and heart disease (5.3% vs 6.5%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%). 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 Hoback’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Hoback’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hoback is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 94% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 82%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hoback’s median household income is $146,951; among the 2,967 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($110K–$184K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
48 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hoback adults…
Hoback runs below WY on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hoback
No hospital or community health center in Hoback 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 Hoback; ≈ 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 Hoback adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Hoback adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Hoback does better than Wyoming.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Hoback adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Hoback and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoback | A | 25.9% | 9.3% | 11% | CDC place |
| South Park | A+ | 23.8% | 8.4% | 9.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hoback adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hoback
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hoback is better than Wyoming on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wyoming figure falls inside Hoback’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hoback | WY | U.S. | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.3–16.3 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%9.7–13.3 | 13.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.6–15.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.9%20.1–32 | 33.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.3%7.8–10.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%24.8–32.3 | 31.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%27.6–35.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21–27.3 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.3–10.8 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.3–6.5 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.3–14.4 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.4–13.8 | 14% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%16–24.3 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.4–19.7 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.8%22.9–33.4 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.1–11.4 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.8%65.4–73.8 | 69.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%66.3–73.2 | 62.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84–88.3 | 82.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%67.3–75.1 | 73% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.7%53.6–64 | 59.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.1%58.4–75.4 | 67.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16–22.3 | 21.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.4–22.4 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 9.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 9.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.5 | 6.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%5–6.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.9%19.1–26.9 | 30.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.2–12.1 | 13.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.3–13.1 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.9–4 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.3–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wyoming figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hoback
Is Hoback a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hoback is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hoback?
CDC estimates 25.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.1% and 32%, against 33.7% across Wyoming and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hoback?
St. Johns Medical Center in Jackson, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Hoback’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hoback have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–11.4%), against 11.6% across Wyoming.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hoback more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hoback.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.