Health Profile of Washakie County, Wyoming
Washakie County Health Score
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.
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B
Washakie County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.8% | 11.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.8% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Washakie County is 80.6 years, about 0.3 years longer than the Wyoming average of 80.3 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8%, higher than the Wyoming average of 11.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.8% of residents, higher than the Wyoming average of 12.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
3,258 residents in Washakie County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 215 76 men · 139 women
- 75–84 497 260 men · 237 women
- 65–74 924 464 men · 460 women
- 50–64 1,621 811 men · 811 women
Younger residents
1,696 residents in Washakie County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 602 326 boys · 276 girls
- 7–12 500 237 boys · 264 girls
- 3–7 347 167 boys · 180 girls
- 0–3 246 129 boys · 118 girls
About 409 residents in Washakie County (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 8.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.2% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.7% | 31.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Washakie County are about the same as in Wyoming.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.7% | 24.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Washakie County are about the same as in Wyoming.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 11,121 cigarettes a day, 333,622 a month, or 4.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 122,328 minutes a day and 44.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washakie County is 80.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.05 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.08 | 3.14 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Washakie County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Washakie County, WY Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Washakie County, WY is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 7,703 residents against a local median of 11,828. Washakie County, WY sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 9% above the local median at 12.8% against 11.8%. Washakie County, WY has the 4th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washakie County, WY | 7,703 | 80.6 yrs #3/6 | 12.8% #4/6 | 30.7% #4/6 |
| Big Horn County, WY | 11,828 | 81.1 yrs | 13.2% | 29.9% |
| Hot Springs County, WY | 4,620 | 76.5 yrs | 11.8% | 33.7% |
| Johnson County, WY | 8,686 | 83.9 yrs | 9.3% | 30.9% |
| Sheridan County, WY | 32,052 | 79.7 yrs | 9.3% | 30.6% |
| Fremont County, WY | 39,456 | 78.9 yrs | 17.5% | 28.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Washakie 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 Washakie County, Wyoming.
What is the health grade for Washakie County, Wyoming?
Washakie County, Wyoming has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Washakie County, Wyoming one of the healthiest counties in Wyoming?
Washakie County ranks 16th healthiest out of 23 counties in Wyoming by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Washakie County, Wyoming?
People in Washakie County, Wyoming can expect to live 80.6 years on average, about the same as the Wyoming average of 80.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Washakie County, Wyoming?
12.8% of residents in Washakie County, Wyoming have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 1.5 points above the Wyoming rate of 11.3%.
How common is obesity in Washakie County, Wyoming?
30.7% of adults in Washakie County, Wyoming are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points below the Wyoming rate of 31.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Washakie County, Wyoming go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 11,121 cigarettes a day, 333,622 a month, or 4.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 122,328 minutes a day and 44.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washakie County is 80.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.05 lifetimes a year.
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