Where Opal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Opal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Opal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Opal
The nearest ER is 50 miles from Opal
The closest emergency room is Evanston Regional Hospital in Evanston, 50.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in Opal
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.9%), vs 25.4% across Wyoming. High blood pressure is also above the state: 41%, vs 31.7% across Wyoming. In all, Opal runs above Wyoming on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Opal is insured
Only 6.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.6% across Wyoming. 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 Opal’s likely range.
Care in and near Opal
No hospital or community health center in Opal 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 Opal; ≈ 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 Opal adults…
Opal runs above WY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Opal 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Opal adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Opal 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.
5.3% of Opal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Opal 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 Opal adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Opal
Why doesn’t Opal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Opal.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Opal.
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.