King, C. H., Company, and First National Bank of Shoshoni · Photo: Chevsapher · CC0Where Shoshoni residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shoshoni, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shoshoni. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shoshoni
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Shoshoni
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 7% across Wyoming. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.5% across Wyoming. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.3% across Wyoming. In all, Shoshoni runs above Wyoming on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Shoshoni
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.9%), vs 9.7% across Wyoming. No reliable transportation (7.9% vs 6.4%) is higher too. 8.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Shoshoni
The closest emergency room is Sagewest Health Care in Riverton, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Shoshoni’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shoshoni adults…
Shoshoni runs above WY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Shoshoni adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Care in and near Shoshoni
No hospital or community health center in Shoshoni 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 Shoshoni; ≈ 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Shoshoni adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Shoshoni adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Shoshoni runs above 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.
Shoshoni 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 Shoshoni adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shoshoni
Why doesn’t Shoshoni have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shoshoni.
What hospital is closest to Shoshoni?
Sagewest Health Care in Riverton, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Shoshoni’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shoshoni.
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.