Healthcare in Shell, WY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
3.1pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.6%
Arthritis
33.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
12.0%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
8.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.2 mi
South Big Horn County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Big Horn County Hospital | 22.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Big Horn Hospital District | 29.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Washakie Medical Center | 40.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | 48.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sheridan Va Medical Center | 48.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
Shell has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 72.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.