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 | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.9% | 11.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Sweetwater County is 79.2 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Wyoming average of 80.3 years.
The uninsured population in Sweetwater County is 12.9%, higher than the Wyoming average of 11.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 8.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.4% | 31.9% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.9% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Sweetwater County is about 24% lower than in Wyoming. The rate of cancer in Sweetwater County is about 20% lower than in Wyoming. The rate of diabetes in Sweetwater County is about 15% lower than in Wyoming.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 24.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Sweetwater County are about the same as in Wyoming.
Air Quality
| Metric | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.15 | 3.14 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sweetwater County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sweetwater County, Wyoming has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Wyoming, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
What is the health grade for Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
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Is Sweetwater County, Wyoming one of the healthiest counties in Wyoming?
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What is the life expectancy in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
The life expectancy in Sweetwater County, Wyoming is 79.2 years, lower than the Wyoming average of 80.3 years.
What percentage of Sweetwater County, Wyoming residents are uninsured?
12.9% of Sweetwater County, Wyoming residents are uninsured, higher than the Wyoming average of 11.6%.
What percentage of Sweetwater County, Wyoming residents are obese?
32.4% of Sweetwater County, Wyoming residents are classified as obese, higher than the Wyoming average of 31.9%.