Where Parkman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parkman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parkman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parkman
Cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure run high in Parkman
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.5% across Wyoming. High blood pressure is also above the state: 38.2%, vs 31.7% across Wyoming. In all, Parkman runs above Wyoming on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 56% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%), and cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Parkman, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Wyoming 31.7%), but 77.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 73% statewide. Checkups ↓
Parkman keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.6% vs 69.7%) and dentist visits (69.3% vs 62.7%). 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 Parkman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Parkman adults…
Parkman runs below WY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Parkman is an older town: 56% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Parkman as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Parkman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Care in and near Parkman
No hospital or community health center in Parkman 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 Parkman; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
How Parkman adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Parkman 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.
5.5% of Parkman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Parkman 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 Parkman adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Parkman
Why doesn’t Parkman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parkman.
What hospital is closest to Parkman?
Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Parkman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parkman.
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.