Story, Wyoming — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Sheridan 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
17%
Alcohol
18%
Tobacco
4.5%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wyoming United States
Alcohol 16.9% +0.1% 14.6% +2.4%
Tobacco 19.2% -1.2% 20.5% -2.5%
Drugs 4.7% -0.2% 5.6% -1.1%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Sheridan 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 -11.6 45.8 -15.8

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% -4.5% 28.0% -8.9%

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% +2.7% 82.0% -2.2%
Mammogram 72.0% -0.2% 80.0% -8.2%
Colonoscopy 36.5% +16.1% 43.1% +9.5%
Pneumonia Vaccine 68.7% -0.6% 65.5% +2.6%
Flu Vaccine 71.0% +3.2% 69.4% +4.8%