| Average E.R. wait times in minutes | |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 16 |
| Utah | 17 |
| South Dakota | 18 |
| Kansas | 18 |
| Massachusetts | 36 |
| Rhode Island | 37 |
| Delaware | 40 |
| District of Columbia | 53 |
Lowest and Highest Wait Times
Sources:
projects.propublica.org

| Average E.R. wait times in minutes | |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 16 |
| Utah | 17 |
| South Dakota | 18 |
| Kansas | 18 |
| Massachusetts | 36 |
| Rhode Island | 37 |
| Delaware | 40 |
| District of Columbia | 53 |
This chart shows that it's definitely better to have an emergency in Wyoming over D.C. Life threatening situations can be alleviated beforehand by finding out which hospital near you has a low wait time. Call your local hospitals - it might help!