Photo: Richard Oriez · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Warren AFB is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Warren AFB differs from Wyoming on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Warren AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warren AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Warren AFB doesn’t win on
20.8% of adults binge drink, vs 15.4% across Wyoming, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Warren AFB
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.9%), vs 9.7% across Wyoming. No reliable transportation (9.9% vs 6.4%) and housing insecurity (13.4% vs 9.2%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Warren AFB
Warren AFB runs below Wyoming on nine chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (1.3% vs 6.5%), cancer (1.8% vs 8.9%) and stroke (0.8% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Wyoming 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Warren AFB’s likely range.
What’s behind Warren AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren AFB is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #2 of 28 in Wyoming. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Warren AFB’s median household income is $69,432; among the 10,465 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Warren AFB adults…
Warren AFB runs below WY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Warren AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wyoming. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.9% of Warren AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Care in and near Warren AFB
No hospital or community health center in Warren AFB 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 Warren AFB; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Warren AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Warren AFB adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Warren AFB runs above Wyoming.
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Warren AFB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren AFB | A− | 28.6% | 2.9% | 10% | CDC place |
| Cheyenne | B | 33.9% | 10.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warren AFB adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warren AFB
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warren AFB is better than Wyoming on 13 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Wyoming figure falls inside Warren AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warren AFB | WY | U.S. | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%10.8–14.8 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 13.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%17.9–23.3 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%24.6–32.7 | 33.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 31.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 1.8%1.6–2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.3%1.2–1.5 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.3%2–2.7 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 0.8%0.8–0.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.7–18.3 | 12.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8–12.1 | 14% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17.4–24.1 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.8%17.7–24.1 | 15.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%30.5–38.6 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.2–16.8 | 11.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 58.1%53.8–62.3 | 69.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.9%60.6–67.1 | 62.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 66.5%62.4–70.4 | 82.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 35%31.7–38.4 | 73% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.5%47.5–55.6 | 59.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%64.5–76.6 | 67.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20–26.1 | 21.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22.2–28.5 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 9.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.9–15 | 9.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 6.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%9–10.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6.7–9.2 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%21.1–28.1 | 30.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 13.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%14.7–19.8 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.2 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.5%1.3–1.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Warren AFB
Is Warren AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren AFB is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #2 of 28 in Wyoming. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warren AFB?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 32.7%, against 33.7% across Wyoming and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Warren AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–16.8%), 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 Warren AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warren AFB.
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.