Healthcare in Afton, WY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.4%

0.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.0%

Arthritis

26.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

13.5%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

8.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.2 mi

Star Valley Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Star Valley Medical Center4.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Caribou Medical Center25.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital30.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
St Johns Medical Center48.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Afton has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 68.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.