Healthcare in Whiting, WY

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.0%

near the national average

Depression Rate

17.3%

6.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.1%

5.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.3%

1.7pp 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

42.7%

Arthritis

35.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.6%

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

17.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.6%

Mobility

19.6%

Cognitive

13.3%

Hearing

14.0%

Vision

6.1%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

8.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.2 mi

Platte County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Platte County Hospital	8.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Community Hospital	44.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Whiting has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.