Owl Creek, Wyoming — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Hot Springs 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
15%
Alcohol
21%
Tobacco
4.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Wyoming United States
Alcohol 16.9% -1.9% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 19.2% +1.8% 20.5% +0.5%
Drugs 4.7% -0.3% 5.6% -1.2%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Hot Springs 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 +7.4 45.8 +3.2

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% -0.7% 28.0% -5.1%

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% -0.1% 82.0% -5%
Mammogram 72.0% +0% 80.0% -8%
Colonoscopy 36.5% -7.7% 43.1% -14.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 68.7% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 71.0% N/A 69.4% N/A