ZIP code
82072
in Laramie, WyomingPopulation 16,931
55.44/ 100
Ranked #8,940 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 28%)
Ranked #40 of 155 Wyoming ZIPs (top 26%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Humid extreme heat
1.3 days/year
in the bottom 0.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST30thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The average number of days per year when modeled heat stress — temperature, humidity, sun, and wind combined — reaches levels hard on the body outdoors.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
28.1%
in the bottom 2.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility
26.9 mi
in the top 2.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS97thDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest facility that handles enough hazardous chemicals to require an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
24.8%
in the bottom 2.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Slow internet speeds
3.1%
in the top 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes whose fastest available download speed is under 10 Mbps.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
7.2%
in the bottom 2.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS3rdDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Expected annual disaster loss
$0
in the top 5.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST97thUS95thDefinition & source ›
FEMA’s modeled estimate, in dollars per year, of the average harm to people expected from natural hazards — an annualized average, not a forecast for any single year.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
41.1%
in the bottom 5.6% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST7thUS6thDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Mammography
67.6%
in the bottom 6.7% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST60thUS7thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Stroke
2.3%
in the bottom 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST2ndUS4thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite health measure, ZIP 82072, one of several in Laramie, Wyoming ranks in the top 28% healthiest ZIPs nationally (8,940th) and the top 26% of Wyoming (40th).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: modeled humid heat is in the bottom 0.9% nationally, and high cholesterol settles in the bottom 2.1% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility resides in the top 2.6% nationally, and modeled high blood pressure registers in the bottom 2.7% nationally. Modeled diabetes rests in the bottom 2.6% nationally. Distance to an emergency room stands at the national minimum, shared with about 11% of ZIPs. On the other side, slow internet speeds lies in the top 3.8% nationally, modeled expected annual loss lands in the top 5.3% nationally, and homeownership sits in the bottom 5.6% nationally. Modeled mammography is in the bottom 6.7% nationally.
Read against the ZIPs closest to it, expected annual loss runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. To spell things out, distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is a plant handling large amounts of hazardous chemicals that must file an EPA risk-management plan for accidental releases. Expected annual loss is FEMA's modeled estimate, in dollars, of average yearly harm to people from natural hazards. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. Close by, ZIP 82070, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 95%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 73%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 81%
11%
Disability
healthier than 73%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 90%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 93%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 38%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 3%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 32%
8%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 1.0%
21%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 63%
11%
Disability
healthier than 78%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 94%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 56%
16%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 36%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 6%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 5%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 28%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
82070
Wyomingshares a border
Score 55.64
Closest healthier
82009
Wyomingabout 5.9 mi away
Score 60.04
Similar health profile
92055
California96% similar profile
Score 60.59
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 17.9% | 15.9–20.0 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 24.8% | 22.1–27.7 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.9% | 5.3–6.4 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.6% | 9.4–12.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 4.5% | 4.0–5.0 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.1% | 4.6–5.8 |
| Depression among adults | 24.3% | 21.0–27.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 7.2% | 6.3–8.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 28.1% | 25.2–31.2 |
| Obesity among adults | 27.7% | 23.0–32.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 2.3% | 2.1–2.5 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 13.0% | 10.6–15.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 11.5% | 9.9–13.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 62.8% | 59.8–65.6 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 67.0% | 62.6–71.0 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 74.1% | 71.3–76.7 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 57.3% | 51.9–62.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 60.8% | 57.1–64.4 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 67.6% | 58.9–75.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 18.9% | 15.7–22.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 11.3% | 9.6–13.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 18.4% | 15.5–21.7 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 30.3% | 25.3–35.7 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 16.1% | 14.1–18.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.0% | 15.8–20.2 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 11.3% | 10.0–12.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 16.4% | 14.4–18.5 |
| Any disability among adults | 27.9% | 24.4–31.8 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 5.9% | 5.2–6.6 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.3% | 7.2–9.3 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 9.3% | 8.1–10.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 2.9% | 2.6–3.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.6% | 4.2–5.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 24.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 7.7% (0.0–30.1%) n=166 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 11.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 15.2% (0.0–38.1%) n=162 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 2.4% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 4.5% (0.0–14.4%) n=166 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 57.6% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 23.0% (0.0–52.6%) n=166 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 4.6% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 0.9% (0.0–9.4%) n=165 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 0.0% (0.0–6.6%) n=166 |
| Broadband subscription | 86.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 89.9% (69.3–100.0%) n=166 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 35.1% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.7% (0.0–51.0%) n=166 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.7% (49.5–100.0%) n=166 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.9% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.0% (0.0–6.3%) n=166 |
| Foreign-born population | 8.2% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.4% (0.0–8.0%) n=167 |
| Single-parent households | 54.4% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 57.7% (36.3–100.0%) n=157 |
| Population 65+ | 11.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.8% (5.7–52.0%) n=167 |
| Median age | 26.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.8 yr (30.6–64.2) n=157 |
| Median household income | $53,863 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,404 ($52,987–$128,423) n=124 |
| Median home value | $324,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $278,800 ($120,840–$590,020) n=125 |
| Median gross rent | $919 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $904 ($642–$1,322) n=84 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | WY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy unavailable for this ZIP — fewer than 80% of the census tracts that make it up could be matched across the 2010→2020 tract-boundary revision, so no value is published rather than an unreliable one. See how coverage gaps are handled. | |||
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