On CDC estimates, Star Valley Ranch is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Star Valley Ranch differs from Wyoming on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Star Valley Ranch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Star Valley Ranch
Cancer runs high in Star Valley Ranch
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Star Valley Ranch 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 Star Valley Ranch’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Star Valley Ranch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Star Valley Ranch is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 59%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Star Valley Ranch’s median household income is $96,071; among the 9,167 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Star Valley Ranch adults…
Star Valley Ranch runs above WY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Star Valley Ranch is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Star Valley Ranch as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.7% of Star Valley Ranch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Care in and near Star Valley Ranch
No hospital or community health center in Star Valley Ranch 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 Star Valley Ranch; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Star Valley Ranch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Star Valley Ranch adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Star Valley Ranch does better than Wyoming.
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Star Valley Ranch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley Ranch | A− | 33.2% | 11.5% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Star Valley Ranch adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Star Valley Ranch
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Star Valley Ranch is better than Wyoming on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Wyoming figure falls inside Star Valley Ranch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Star Valley Ranch | WY | U.S. | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.1–19.5 | 18.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11–15.1 | 13.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.5–15.4 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%26.9–39.6 | 33.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.7–13.5 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%31.8–39.9 | 31.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.3–40.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.1–32.1 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%5.7–8.8 | 7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%8.8–13.2 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%9.7–15.3 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%18.5–27.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.5–16.9 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%24.7–35.7 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7–12.1 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%68.1–76 | 69.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%63.5–70.6 | 62.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.6–89 | 82.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%71.8–79.1 | 73% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57.8–68 | 59.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69%60.9–76.3 | 67.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%15.7–21.8 | 21.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%15.9–22 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 9.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%6–8 | 9.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 6.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%23.2–32.4 | 30.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%10.5–15.6 | 13.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.1–14.3 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 4.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.6–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.6–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wyoming figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Star Valley Ranch
Is Star Valley Ranch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Star Valley Ranch is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Star Valley Ranch?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 39.6%, against 33.7% across Wyoming and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Star Valley Ranch?
Star Valley Medical Center in Afton, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Star Valley Ranch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Star Valley Ranch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–12.1%), against 11.6% across Wyoming.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Star Valley Ranch more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Star Valley Ranch.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.