2025 Community Health Needs Assessment Key Findings
Behavioral Health
- Laramie County’s suicide rate is consistently higher than the U.S. rate.
- One in five Laramie County adults report binge drinking in the past month.
- There is a shortage of mental health providers in Laramie County.
Youth
- The percentage of Laramie County youth that don’t have health insurance is increasing and has doubled in the past 10 years.
- Youth are more likely to experience poverty than adults in Laramie County.
- Youth face mental health challenges. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth 10-24 years in Laramie County.
- Without insurance, health care needs of youth are more likely to go unmet.
- Among Wyoming youth: 30% did not receive preventative medical visits in the last year and 11% did not receive a preventative dental visit.
Healthy Aging
- A significant portion of people 65+ in Laramie County have some form of disability.
- 7.6% of adults 60 years and older face food insecurity.
- The number of older adults living alone is increasing.
Housing
- Unstable housing impacts individual and families’ health.
- Rent in Laramie County has increased by 42% since 2012; from $668 to $954.
- By 2030, Laramie County is expected to need at least another 4,500 homes.
2025 Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities
Healthcare Access and Quality
The goals identified under this priority include:
- Increase access to comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Increase access to providers through innovative community partnerships
- Improve quality of care for recently hospitalized patients through innovative community partnerships
Community and Social Context
The goals identified under this priority include:
- Increase social connectedness among adults
- Increase social connectedness among youth
Neighborhood and Physical Environment
The goal identified under this priority is:
- Increase housing stability in Laramie County
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