Lander, Wyoming — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Fremont 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 -3.29 76.32 -2.42

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Fremont 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% +0.4% 9.1% -1.8%
High Blood Pressure 24.7% -1.7% 26.5% -3.5%
Obesity 25.2% -0.6% 30.3% -5.7%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Fremont 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 -1.67 174.82 -116.82
Chlamydia 240.26 +397.74 309.33 +328.67

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Wyoming United States
Infant 838.71 +49.29 763.37 +124.63
Child 70.09 +40.91 68.11 +42.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Fremont County, Wyoming (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled1235
Major Depression2585
Haemophilus Influenzae B1
Hepatitis A3
Hepatitis B4
Measles0
Whooping Cough3
Syphilis0
E. coli5
Salmonella22
Shigella6