Newcastle, Wyoming — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Weston County, Wyoming. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Wyoming United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.19 +0.21 76.32 +1.08

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Weston County, Wyoming, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Wyoming United States
Diabetes 6.9% -0.6% 9.1% -2.8%
High Blood Pressure 24.7% +2% 26.5% +0.2%
Obesity 25.2% +3.2% 30.3% -1.9%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Weston County, Wyoming, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Wyoming United States
HIV 59.67 N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 240.26 +23.74 309.33 -45.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Weston County, Wyoming, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Deaths per 100,000
Compared to State and National
Mortality Wyoming United States
Infant 838.71 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 70.09 N/A 68.11 N/A

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Weston County, Wyoming (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled245
Major Depression504
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A0
Hepatitis B1
Measles0
Whooping Cough2
Syphilis0
E. coli2
Salmonella8
Shigella3