Sheridan County
WyomingFIPS 56033
Pop. 30,9212 HospitalsSVI 0.22RUCC 7 (Rural)Dental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Sheridan County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.9% | 8.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 31.6% | 34.2% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 13.1% | 14.8% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.6 | 7.1 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,011.317 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
20
Primary Care Physicians
61.5 per 100k
72
NPs & PAs
221.4 per 100k
30
Dentists
233
Hospital Beds
7.2 per 1,000
$8,585.59
Medicare Per Capita
1251.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Sheridan County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 30.7% | — | |
| Depression | 23.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.0% | — | |
| COPD | 7.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.4% | — | |
| Disability | 30.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.22
Socioeconomic Status0.26
Household Composition & Disability0.09
Minority Status & Language0.27
Housing Type & Transportation0.49
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Sheridan County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 88 | Rural |
| Va Hosp | Sheridan | 519 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.