Where McKinnon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McKinnon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 82938. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McKinnon
The nearest ER is 45 miles from McKinnon
The closest emergency room is Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, 45 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
McKinnon is short on primary care and mental health care
McKinnon’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in McKinnon
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 25.4% across Wyoming. 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 McKinnon’s likely range; McKinnon’s figures come from ZIP code 82938, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near McKinnon
No hospital or community health center in McKinnon 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 McKinnon; ≈ 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 McKinnon adults…
McKinnon runs above WY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of McKinnon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How McKinnon 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of McKinnon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
McKinnon 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 McKinnon adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McKinnon
Why doesn’t McKinnon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McKinnon.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McKinnon.
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.