Photo: Sam Beebe · CC BY 2.0Within Wyoming, Worland is healthier than 7% of graded towns
Worland differs from Wyoming on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Worland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Worland
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Worland
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Wyoming. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7% across Wyoming. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.5% across Wyoming. In all, Worland runs above Wyoming on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Worland adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 25.6% across Wyoming. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Worland, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (Wyoming 31.7%), but 76.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 73% statewide. Checkups ↓
Worland has a top-rated hospital
Washakie Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Worland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Worland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Worland is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #26 of 28 in Wyoming. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 68% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Worland’s median household income is $63,357; among the 9,629 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Worland adults…
Worland runs above WY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wyoming
Share of adults, with the Wyoming figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Worland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wyoming.
Care in and near Worland
1 hospital in Worland, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Worland; ≈ 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).
How Worland adults are doing
About the same as Wyoming on each measure.
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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.
7.5% of Worland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Wyoming.
Worland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worland | C | 34.1% | 14% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Worland adults live with a disability (Wyoming 30.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Worland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Worland is better than Wyoming on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Wyoming figure falls inside Worland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Worland | WY | U.S. | vs WY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%20.2–26.8 | 18.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.3 | 13.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–18.2 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%27.4–41.7 | 33.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.1–16.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.1–40.2 | 31.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32–40.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.3–34.1 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 6.5% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8–10.7 | 7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13–19.4 | 12.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.6–19 | 14% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27–37.1 | 25.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%10.8–16.2 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%25.2–37.4 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%12.5–18.1 | 11.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.6%65.3–73.8 | 69.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%54.9–62.8 | 62.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%80.2–84.6 | 82.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.2–79.4 | 73% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58%52.6–63.6 | 59.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.6%54.5–72.4 | 67.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.9–24.8 | 21.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.4–24.2 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9.8–12.8 | 9.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 9.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 6.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.5–8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%31.8–41.1 | 30.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.5–20.4 | 13.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.1–18.4 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9.1–11.5 | 8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.6–11.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Worland
Is Worland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Worland is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #26 of 28 in Wyoming. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Worland?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 41.7%, against 33.7% across Wyoming and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Worland?
Washakie Medical Center in Worland, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Worland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Worland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.5–18.1%), 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 Worland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Worland.
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.