WY · Healthcare shortage profile
Converse County, WY
Home to 13,751 residents, with 5 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 5
- Population
- 13,751
- Peak shortage score
- 18.0
- MUA Index
- -
Mid-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Converse County holds a moderate federal shortage burden - 5 active HPSA designations, more than 47% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.
- 5
- Active HPSA designations
- 2
- Primary-care shortages
- 18
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 53%
- US counties by volume
Converse County vs. every real US county
Total active HPSA designations, including counties with none
5 Top 53% higher than 47% of 3,289 real US counties
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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026
State peer position. Converse County falls in the upper half of WY counties by active-designation volume, at rank 8 of 23. Ties share a rank; the comparison uses the same current designated records as the national chart.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 56009. Population: 13,751.
Active HPSA scores
Current designated records only. No Medically Underserved Area designation covers Converse County in the current HRSA release, federal support here runs through the HPSA route alone. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 5 active (designated) HPSAs in Converse County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrock Health Center | primary_care | 18.0 |
| Glenrock Health Center | mental_health | 17.0 |
| Central Wyoming | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Converse County | primary_care | 14.0 |
| Glenrock Health Center | dental | 9.0 |
Moderate-burden reading for Converse County
Primary care is where Converse County is stretched thinnest: HRSA scores it 18.0 of 25, the county's highest severity reading and past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Mental health reads 17.0 of 25; Dental care reads 9.0 of 26. No Medically Underserved Area designation covers Converse County, so federal support here runs through the HPSA route alone.
Converse County sits in the middle of the national designation-volume distribution (above 47% of counties) with 5 active records. That is enough for a formal shortage footprint without landing in the heaviest US tier. Compare the three discipline counts (2/2/1) before assuming every care category is equally short.
Converse County falls in the upper half of WY counties by active-designation volume, at rank 8 of 23. For moderate counties, the useful move is usually a state peer check plus the score cards above, not a national superlative claim.
Converse County designations by care type
Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category (high-priority disciplines emphasized).
- Primary care
Primary care
2 designations
- Mental health
Mental health
2 designations
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Converse County, WY · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.
Acting on Converse County's designations
Converse County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Converse County's 5 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's primary care burden compares with the rest of WY before you draw conclusions from a single score. WY overview
- Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA ratio checker
HPSA scores describe shortage severity within HRSA's designation criteria, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; use HRSA's current tools to verify a designation.
Nearby primary-care score peers
Closest U.S. counties on active primary-care HPSA score to Converse County's 18.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many healthcare shortage areas does Converse County have?
Converse County, WY has 5 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 2 in primary care, 2 in mental health, and 1 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
Is Converse County a Medically Underserved Area?
Converse County does not currently have a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) designation from HRSA. However, the county may still have individual HPSA designations for specific provider types.
What does Converse County's HPSA score of 18.0 mean?
18.0 in primary care clears 17, HRSA's high-priority line, which is what makes providers here eligible for NHSC placement and enhanced reimbursement.
What healthcare providers are needed in Converse County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Converse County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
Next read: The Primary-Care Shortage · WY state overview · NHSC loan repayment
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 56009. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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