Churchill County Health Data
Churchill County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.4 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
236
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.9
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 Churchill County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Churchill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 30.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.8% | 22.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Churchill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 25.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Churchill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.2% | 70.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.1% | 57.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Churchill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Churchill County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Churchill County reports primary care provider rates below national median
Health data brief for Churchill County, Nevada.
In Churchill County, there are 47 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy stands at 73.4 years, trailing both the Nevada state average of 75.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 10.3%, lower than the state’s 11.7% but slightly above the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is measured at 236 per 100,000 residents, slightly under the national median of 250. Furthermore, 19.8% of adults in Churchill County report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These figures provide a snapshot of the local health landscape in relation to broader regional and national data. Explore state-level data.
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.