Healthcare in Bedford, WY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.8%

1.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.0%

3.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.8%

0.8pp below 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

34.7%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.4%

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

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.0%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.9%

Mobility

12.9%

Cognitive

13.4%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.3 mi

Star Valley Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Star Valley Medical Center12.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Caribou Medical Center27.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
St Johns Medical Center37.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital40.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Bedford has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% 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.