HRSA Counties Indexed
24
with HPSA / MUA coverage
Medically underserved areas & HPSA profile
Medically Underserved Areas in Wyoming
21 Medically Underserved Areas and 97 active HRSA Health Professional Shortage Area designations across Wyoming.
- MUAs
- 21
- Total HPSAs
- 97
- Primary care
- 43
- Mental health
- 26
- Dental
- 28
Highest-density verdict
Current HRSA Data Warehouse records put Wyoming in the highest-density quarter of states and territories. It carries 97 active shortage designations across 24 counties; Fremont County has the largest county count at 16. About 100.0% of residents live in a geographic shortage county.
- 97
- Active HPSA designations
- 43
- Primary-care shortages
- 21
- Medically underserved areas
- 100.0%
- Residents in a shortage county
Key findings
What the HRSA Data Warehouse does not surface for Wyoming on its own pages , computed from the retained designation mirror as of 2026-08-15. Each line carries its own denominator so it can be quoted as it stands.
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44.3% of Wyoming's active designations are primary care.
Discipline mix from state aggregates: 43 primary care, 26 mental health, 28 dental (denominator 97).
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Fremont County holds 16.5% of Wyoming's 97 active designations (16 of 97).
24 of 24 counties in this profile carry at least one active record; the remainder are zero-active on this release.
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Closing Wyoming's active designations would take about 58 additional clinician FTEs, led by primary care.
HRSA providers_needed summed once per HPSA id across the state: 27 primary care, 22 mental health, 8.7 dental. Federal gap estimate, not a practising-clinician headcount.
HRSA state registry desk
Wyoming designation file stamps
- HPSA-VOL
- 97
- MUA-COUNT
- 21
- PC/MH/DH
- 43/26/28
- RANK
- 8/56
- DENSITY
- DENSE
- BOOK
- 24 counties
Lead discipline: primary-care. Photo-finish peer: Hawaii (99HPSAs).
Corpus placement
Where Wyoming sits among all 56 states and territories
Ranked 8 of 56, Wyoming sits above 86% of states and territories on this measure, a rate of 16.8 designations per 100,000 residents, well past the 7.3 median. That rate comes from 97 active HPSA designations against a population of 576,851.
27 of those are county-wide geographic designations; the remainder are facility-, population- or clinic-based, which is why the county map and the designation count answer different questions.
Designation density tracks rural geography as much as unmet need: AK records 134.7 designations per 100,000 residents and NJ 1.5, because a sparsely-settled state accumulates more separate designations to cover the same population. Designations also overlap, so this counts designations, not people. Counted as distinct HRSA designation IDs, the same unit as the totals above. Computed from the designation records and county populations behind this page; states without county population data are given no placement rather than an estimated one.
Snapshot comparison
Change since the previous HRSA snapshot
Between Jun 2, 2026 and Jul 25, 2026, the number of active stable HPSA IDs recorded for Wyoming changed from 95 to 97 (+2).
- IDs added
- 3
- IDs absent now
- 0
- Newly designated
- 0
- No longer designated
- 1
Among IDs present in both snapshots, scores rose for 0 and fell for 0; recorded providers needed rose for 0 and fell for 0. These are changes in published designation records, not evidence of cause, care quality, or patient outcomes. See the national comparison and limitations.
Medically Underserved Areas
21
Residents in Geographic Shortage Areas
576,851
% Residents in Geographic Shortage
100.0%
Discipline Mix
43 / 26 / 28 PC/MH/D
Primary care · Mental health · Dental
% Residents in Geographic Shortage-Designated Counties 100.0%
Wyoming Shortage Designations by Care Type
How Wyoming's 97 active HRSA designations split across the three provider categories. According to KFF's May 2026 tracker, Wyoming has not adopted ACA Medicaid expansion. That policy context does not measure provider supply, appointment availability, or care quality.
Wyoming HPSA designations by type
Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations, by provider category.
- Primary care
Primary care
43 designations
- Dental
Dental
28 designations
- Mental health
Mental health
26 designations
Wyoming HPSA Counties by Care Type
County lists for the three HRSA shortage disciplines searchers ask for by name (dental, primary care, mental health). Counts are live designated-HPSA records in this release, not provider headcounts.
Dental HPSA counties in Wyoming
16 counties with at least one active dental designation ; led by Fremont (5). Full list (designation count in parentheses): Fremont (5) , Crook (3) , Natrona (3) , Albany (2) , Goshen (2) , Laramie (2) , Platte (2) , Big Horn (1) , Carbon (1) , Converse (1) , Hot Springs (1) , Niobrara (1) , Not Determined (1) , Sheridan (1) , Sweetwater (1) , Washakie (1) .
Primary-care HPSA counties in Wyoming
22 counties with at least one active primary-care designation ; led by Fremont (6). Full list: Fremont (6) , Crook (4) , Laramie (4) , Natrona (3) , Albany (2) , Big Horn (2) , Converse (2) , Goshen (2) , Hot Springs (2) , Platte (2) , Sweetwater (2) , Washakie (2) , Campbell (1) , Carbon (1) , Johnson (1) , Lincoln (1) , Niobrara (1) , Park (1) , Sheridan (1) , Sublette (1) ; plus 2 more in the table below.
Mental-health HPSA counties in Wyoming
24 counties with at least one active mental-health designation ; led by Fremont (5). Full list: Fremont (5) , Crook (4) , Laramie (3) , Natrona (3) , Albany (2) , Big Horn (2) , Carbon (2) , Converse (2) , Goshen (2) , Hot Springs (2) , Platte (2) , Sweetwater (2) , Washakie (2) , Campbell (1) , Johnson (1) , Lincoln (1) , Niobrara (1) , Not Determined (1) , Park (1) , Sheridan (1) ; plus 4 more in the table below.
All counties in Wyoming, by total shortage volume
All 24Wyoming counties, ranked by active HPSA designations across primary care, mental health, and dental. On a narrow screen, this list keeps each county’s total and MUA status visible; the care-type split is available on wider screens.
| # | County | Designations | MUA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont | 16 | MUA |
| 2 | Crook | 11 | MUA |
| 3 | Laramie | 9 | MUA |
| 4 | Natrona | 9 | MUA |
| 5 | Albany | 6 | MUA |
| 6 | Goshen | 6 | MUA |
| 7 | Platte | 6 | - |
| 8 | Big Horn | 5 | MUA |
| 9 | Converse | 5 | - |
| 10 | Hot Springs | 5 | MUA |
| 11 | Sweetwater | 5 | MUA |
| 12 | Washakie | 5 | - |
| 13 | Carbon | 4 | MUA |
| 14 | Niobrara | 3 | MUA |
| 15 | Sheridan | 3 | MUA |
| 16 | Campbell | 2 | - |
| 17 | Johnson | 2 | - |
| 18 | Lincoln | 2 | - |
| 19 | Not Determined | 2 | - |
| 20 | Park | 2 | MUA |
| 21 | Sublette | 2 | MUA |
| 22 | Uinta | 2 | - |
| 23 | Weston | 2 | - |
| 24 | Teton | 1 | MUA |
Medically Underserved Areas in Wyoming
All 21 MUA designations in Wyoming, lowest MUA Index first.
| Name | MUA Index |
|---|---|
| Hot Springs Service Area | 49.4 |
| Wind River Service Area | 55.8 |
| Natrona Service Area | 56.1 |
| Hulett Division Service Area | 56.3 |
| East Cody | 56.6 |
| Low Inc - Central Casper Service Area | 57.4 |
| Sheridan CT1 | 57.5 |
| Rock River Service Area | 57.8 |
| Eastern Carbon County | 58.3 |
| Lovell Service Area | 58.8 |
| Southeast Rock Springs | 59.4 |
| Greybull/Basin Service Area | 60.4 |
| South Cheyenne | 60.7 |
| Goshen Hole Service Area | 61.4 |
| Niobrara County | 61.8 |
| North Natrona Service Area | 62.0 |
| Dubois | 62.0 |
| LI-Sublette County | 76.5 |
| Teton County Governor's Exceptional Mup | 81.4 |
| Western Sheridan County Governor's Exceptional Mup | 85.7 |
| Northeast Park County | 87.5 |
High-density reading for Wyoming
At 97 active designations (43 primary care / 26 mental health / 28 dental), Wyoming sits in the top quarter of the state and territory corpus by designations per resident. That volume is where NHSC placements, FQHC operating geography, and related federal instruments concentrate; eligibility still follows the designated area and provider type, not the state boundary alone.
Fremont County leads the in-state table with 16 active records; open that county profile before treating the state total as evenly spread. About 100.0% of residents live in a geographic shortage county; facility and population-group designations cover additional residents counted separately.
Nationwide states with similar HRSA shortage footprints
Two peer sets for Wyoming: total active HPSA designations and Medically Underserved Area counts, ranked against every other state and territory.
Similar designation volume
Nearest total HPSA count (97 active here).
Similar MUA inventory
Nearest MUA count (21 here).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medically Underserved Areas are in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming has 21 Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs). About 576,851 residents (100.0% of the state) live in a county with a geographic HRSA shortage designation. MUA-designated areas qualify for enhanced federal funding and Community Health Center grants.
Which counties in Wyoming have dental HPSA designations? ▼
16 Wyoming counties carry at least one active dental Health Professional Shortage Area in the current HRSA release: Fremont (5), Crook (3), Natrona (3), Albany (2), Goshen (2), Laramie (2), Platte (2), Big Horn (1), Carbon (1), Converse (1), Hot Springs (1), Niobrara (1), Not Determined (1), Sheridan (1), Sweetwater (1), Washakie (1). Counts are designated dental HPSA records per county, not a dentist headcount.
Are there doctor shortages in Wyoming? ▼
Yes. Wyoming has 97 Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), including 43 in primary care, 26 in mental health, and 28 in dental care. About 100.0% of Wyoming residents live in a county that HRSA has designated as a geographic (whole-community) shortage area; additional residents are covered by population-group and facility designations counted separately.
What are HPSAs? ▼
Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) are federal designations by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) identifying communities with insufficient healthcare providers. HPSAs are categorized into three types: primary care, mental health, and dental. In Wyoming, there are 97 designated HPSAs and 21 Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs).
What federal programs address healthcare shortages in Wyoming? ▼
HRSA shortage designations in Wyoming unlock eligibility for over 30 federal programs, including National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment and scholarships, Community Health Center (FQHC) funding, Medicare bonus payments (10% for physicians in HPSAs), J-1 visa waiver programs for international medical graduates, and Rural Health Clinic certification. These programs direct billions of dollars annually toward underserved communities.
How does Wyoming compare to other states in HRSA shortage designations? ▼
Wyoming has 97 total HPSA designations and 21 Medically Underserved Areas. With 100.0% of residents in counties carrying a geographic shortage designation, you can compare the recorded HRSA designations and scores with other states on our national rankings pages for primary care, mental health, and dental care.
How often is Wyoming HPSA data updated? ▼
HRSA publishes HPSA designation changes through the Data Warehouse on a rolling basis. This page reports the portal's stated HRSA source vintage after a verified refresh; use HRSA's official tools when a current designation status matters.
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse Not affiliated with HRSA
Choose the next comparison
Use Wyoming's designation totals as a starting point, then move to the comparison that answers the next decision without treating a shortage designation as a personal care outcome.
- Compare Wyoming's primary-care shortage record with every other state before drawing conclusions from a raw total; population and geography affect designation counts. Compare states
- Fremont County has the most active HPSA designations in this state profile. Open its county record to inspect the local primary-care, mental-health, and dental breakdown. Open county profile
- Use the national statistics reference for the source vintage, aggregate context, and methodology behind these state-level figures. Read national context
HRSA designations describe structural provider-shortage criteria and federal-program eligibility. They do not measure appointment availability, insurance coverage, care quality, or an individual patient’s access to care.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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Every figure on PlainHealthAccess is rendered directly from HRSA source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates every county-level HPSA and MUA designation on record for Wyoming (WY) and ranks the state's per-capita designation density among all states and territories. Designations describe federal shortage criteria, not appointment availability or care quality for any person. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, review the public data changelog, or report a data issue for this page. Data current as of 2026.