Carson City Health Data
Carson City, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
29/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
308
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.4 per 100K
Dentists
18.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.8
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Carson City differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carson City | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 22.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carson City | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carson City | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.7% | 70.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carson City | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carson City nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Carson City mental health provider availability exceeds national median
Health data brief for Carson City, Nevada.
Carson City has 308 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county reports 64 providers per 100,000, which is just below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Local life expectancy is 73.4 years, lower than the Nevada average of 75.2 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 14.2% of residents lack health insurance, compared to 11.7% across the state of Nevada and 10% nationwide. Approximately 20.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. The data reflects various health and provider metrics recorded for the independent city. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.