Oakley, Wyoming — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Lincoln County, Wyoming that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
14%
Alcohol
14%
Tobacco
4.8%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wyoming United States
Alcohol 16.9% -2.9% 14.6% -0.6%
Tobacco 19.2% -5.2% 20.5% -6.5%
Drugs 4.7% +0.1% 5.6% -0.8%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Lincoln County, Wyoming. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Wyoming United States
Females 15-19 41.6 -6.6 45.8 -10.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Wyoming United States
Physically Inactive 23.6% -2.9% 28.0% -7.3%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Wyoming United States
Pap Smear 77.1% -5.1% 82.0% -10%
Mammogram 72.0% -4.9% 80.0% -12.9%
Colonoscopy 36.5% -3.5% 43.1% -10.1%
Pneumonia Vaccine 68.7% -1.3% 65.5% +1.9%
Flu Vaccine 71.0% +2.5% 69.4% +4.1%