Wyoming Ranks Among Lowest in Nation for Child Healthcare Access

A 2025 national study assessing children’s healthcare across the United States has placed Wyoming near the bottom, ranking 49th out of 51 (including Washington, DC), County 10 reports.

The study, conducted by WalletHub, analyzed various factors, including access to pediatricians, insurance coverage rates, and the affordability of medical care for children.

Wyoming ranked last in the nation (50th) for the percentage of insured children and tied for 49th in the percentage of children with unaffordable medical bills. These rankings suggest significant barriers to accessible and affordable healthcare for children in the state.

In comparison, Massachusetts ranked as the best state for children’s healthcare, while Mississippi ranked last overall. Other states ranking higher than Wyoming included Alaska, Oklahoma, and Arizona.

Best States for Children’s Healthcare

1. Massachusetts

2. Rhode Island

3. New Jersey

4. Pennsylvania

5. Vermont

Worst States for Children’s Healthcare

47. Oklahoma

48. Alaska

49. Wyoming

50. Texas

51. Mississippi

Key Findings from the Report

• Massachusetts has the lowest percentage of uninsured children, while Texas has the highest.

• Rhode Island has the lowest percentage of children with unaffordable medical bills, whereas Texas has the highest.

• The District of Columbia has the most pediatricians per capita, while Oklahoma has the fewest.

• New Hampshire and Vermont have the lowest obesity rates among children, while Mississippi has the highest.

For the full WalletHub report, click here.