Healthcare in Fort Laramie, WY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

31.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.4%

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

13.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.4%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

12.3%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

20.1 mi

Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Community Hospital	20.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Platte County Hospital	34.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Regional West Medical Center	49.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Fort Laramie has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.