WY · Healthcare shortage profile
Crook County, WY
Home to 7,181 residents, with 11 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 11
- Population
- 7,181
- Peak shortage score
- 19.0
- MUA Index
- 56.3
Heavy-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Crook County ranks among the most underserved counties in the country - 11 active HPSA designations, more than 84% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.
- 11
- Active HPSA designations
- 4
- Mental-health shortages
- 19
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 16%
- US counties by volume
Crook County vs. every real US county
Total active HPSA designations, including counties with none
11 Top 16% higher than 84% of 3,289 real US counties
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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026
State peer position. Crook County sits among the top three county rank positions in WY, at rank 2 of 23. Ties share a rank; the comparison uses the same current designated records as the national chart.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 56011. Population: 7,181.
Medically Underserved Area
Peak severity scores
Current designated records only. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 11 active (designated) HPSAs in Crook County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Wyoming Mhca | mental_health | 19.0 |
| Moorcroft Clinic | primary_care | 17.0 |
| Crook County | primary_care | 16.0 |
| Moorcroft Clinic | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Sundance Clinic | mental_health | 16.0 |
| Sundance Clinic | primary_care | 15.0 |
| Moorcroft Clinic | dental | 15.0 |
| Sundance Clinic | dental | 15.0 |
| Hulett Clinic | dental | 15.0 |
| Hulett Clinic | primary_care | 14.0 |
| Hulett Clinic | mental_health | 12.0 |
Heavy-burden reading for Crook County
Crook County's severest measured gap is in mental health, scored 19.0 of 25, past the 17-point line HRSA uses to open National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare reimbursement. Primary care reads 17.0 of 25; Dental care reads 15.0 of 26. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 56.3, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Volume places Crook County above 84% of real US counties (11 active designations: 4 primary care, 4 mental health, 3 dental). Peak severity on the current designated set is 19.0. The table on this page lists the highest-severity records first so a reader can see which named facilities, geographies, or population groups drive that burden without treating the county total as a personal appointment forecast.
Crook County sits among the top three county rank positions in WY, at rank 2 of 23. Heavy-burden counties are where NHSC placement, Community Health Center grant geography, and related federal instruments concentrate; eligibility still follows the designated area and provider type, not the county boundary alone.
Crook 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
4 designations
- Mental health
Mental health
4 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 Crook 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 a heavy-burden county
Crook County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Crook County's 11 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.
Counties With a Similar Mental Health Shortage Score
Other U.S. counties whose active HRSA mental-health HPSA score is closest to Crook County's 19.0. This compares the designation score only, not local appointment availability or care quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crook County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Crook County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 56.3. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Crook County have?
Crook County, WY has 11 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 4 in primary care, 4 in mental health, and 3 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Crook County's HPSA score of 19.0 mean?
19.0 in mental health 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 Crook County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Crook 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.
Which federal programs do Crook County's designations unlock?
Crook County's 11 active designations open NHSC placement, Community Health Center grants, the Medicare bonus and J-1 waivers, but eligibility follows the designated area and provider type, not the county line.
How does Crook County compare to other counties in WY?
Crook County has 11 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 19.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in WY on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Crook County stands relative to the rest of the country.
Learn More About Healthcare Shortages
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 56011. 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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