Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Medicine Bow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Medicine Bow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Medicine Bow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medicine Bow
The nearest ER is 48 miles from Medicine Bow
The closest emergency room is North Platte Valley Medical Center in Saratoga, 47.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Medicine Bow
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 7% across Wyoming. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.5% across Wyoming. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.3% across Wyoming. In all, Medicine Bow runs above Wyoming on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Medicine Bow
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.7% across Wyoming. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Wyoming 12.8%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Medicine Bow, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Wyoming 31.7%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 73% statewide. 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 Medicine Bow’s likely range.
Care in and near Medicine Bow
No hospital or community health center in Medicine Bow 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 Medicine Bow; ≈ 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 Medicine Bow adults…
Medicine Bow runs above WY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medicine Bow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
How Medicine Bow 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.
9.5% of Medicine Bow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Medicine Bow 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 Medicine Bow adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Medicine Bow
Why doesn’t Medicine Bow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Medicine Bow.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Medicine Bow.
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.