Stone Ranch Stage Station · Photo: Chevsapher · CC0Where Vista West residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vista West, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vista West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vista West
Vista West keeps up with checkups
It beats Wyoming on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (74.9% vs 69.7%) and dentist visits (66.6% vs 62.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Vista West
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.9% across Wyoming. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Vista West adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wyoming. 1 in 14 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 Vista West’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vista West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Out of every 100 Vista West adults…
Vista West runs above WY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Vista West is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Vista West 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.
3.9% of Vista West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Care in and near Vista West
No hospital or community health center in Vista West 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 Vista West; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Vista West 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.
Vista West and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills | C | 38% | 11.6% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Mountain View | — | — | — | — |
Mountain View: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vista West adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vista West
Why doesn’t Vista West have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vista West.
What hospital is closest to Vista West?
Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Vista West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Vista West?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Action Partnership of Natrona County in Casper, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vista West.
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.