Healthcare in Medicine Bow, WY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.9%

3.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp above 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

40.0%

Arthritis

32.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.0%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.3%

Mobility

18.5%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

10.6%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

9.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

46.9 mi

Ivinson Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ivinson Memorial Hospital	46.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
North Platte Valley Medical Center	47.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Medicine Bow has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 72.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.