Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wyoming | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Wyoming is 80.3 years, about 2.0 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Wyoming is 11.6%, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wyoming | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.9% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.7% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Wyoming is about 23% lower than in US. The rate of self-rated poor health in Wyoming is about 22% lower than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wyoming | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Wyoming are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Wyoming | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.14 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wyoming is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wyoming has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wyoming.
What is the health grade for Wyoming?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Wyoming.
What is the life expectancy in Wyoming?
The life expectancy in Wyoming is 80.3 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Wyoming residents are uninsured?
11.6% of Wyoming residents are uninsured, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Wyoming residents are obese?
31.9% of Wyoming residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.