Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Wilson is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Wilson differs from Wyoming on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson
Wilson is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Wyoming. The town has 34 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Obesity and COPD are less common in Wilson
Wilson runs below Wyoming on four chronic conditions, most of all obesity (23.7% vs 33.7%), COPD (5.2% vs 7%) and diabetes (9.1% vs 10.9%). Conditions ↓
Few Wilson adults smoke
9.1% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 14% across Wyoming. Habits ↓
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 Wilson’s likely range.
What’s behind Wilson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilson is healthier than 97% 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 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 90%.
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). Wilson’s median household income is $142,367; among the 3,372 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($107K–$178K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Wilson adults…
Wilson runs below WY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wilson
No hospital or community health center in Wilson 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 Wilson; ≈ 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 Wilson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
How Wilson adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Wilson does better than Wyoming.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Wilson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Wilson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | A+ | 23.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Moose Wilson Road | A+ | 23.9% | 9.3% | 8.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wilson adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wilson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wilson is better than Wyoming on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Wyoming figure falls inside Wilson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wilson | WY | U.S. | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%10–15.2 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%8.9–12.4 | 13.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.7%18.4–29.4 | 33.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%25.8–33.2 | 31.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29–37 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%22.4–28.7 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.6 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.1–6.6 | 7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.4–7 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%6.6–11.7 | 14% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.6%14–21.8 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.1–19 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 24.8%20.3–30 | 32.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%4.8–8.9 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%67.4–75.4 | 69.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.6%72.5–78.6 | 62.7% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%84.7–89 | 82.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%70.4–77.5 | 73% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.3–68.7 | 59.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%65.2–79.6 | 67.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%15.5–21.7 | 21.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.8–21.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 9.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 9.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 6.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.5–5.6 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22%18.3–26 | 30.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%7.9–12.1 | 13.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.8%8–11.8 | 14.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.6–3.8 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.3–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–3.1 | 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 Wilson
Is Wilson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilson is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wilson?
CDC estimates 23.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.4% and 29.4%, against 33.7% across Wyoming and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wilson?
St. Johns Medical Center in Jackson, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Wilson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wilson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–8.9%), 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 Wilson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson.
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.