Where Slater residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Slater, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Slater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Slater
Slater is short on primary care and mental health care
Slater’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 ↓
Heart disease and cancer run high in Slater
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.5% across Wyoming. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. Conditions ↓
Fewer Slater adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wyoming. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Slater’s likely range.
Care in and near Slater
No hospital or community health center in Slater 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 Slater; ≈ 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 Slater adults…
Slater runs above WY on 2 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.
3.8% of Slater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Slater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Slater 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.
Slater 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 Slater adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Slater
Why doesn’t Slater have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Slater.
What hospital is closest to Slater?
Platte County Hospital in Wheatland, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Slater’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Slater.
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.