Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Nevada
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
256
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clark County, Nevada
Clark County exceeds U.S. life expectancy
At 76.6 years, Clark County residents live slightly longer than the U.S. average of 78.8 years—though this statistic actually reveals a gap of about 2.2 years. One in five residents (21.0%) report poor or fair health, slightly elevated compared to national rates. Clark County's population size means these health challenges affect hundreds of thousands of people.
Clark County ranks above Nevada average
Clark County's 76.6-year life expectancy exceeds Nevada's state average of 75.2 years by 1.4 years. However, the county's 21.0% poor/fair health rate ranks among Nevada's highest, suggesting longevity gains mask underlying health struggles. This paradox reflects Clark's large, diverse population with pockets of significant health disparity.
Outperforming most Nevada counties
Clark County's 76.6-year life expectancy ranks second in Nevada, trailing only Douglas County's 79.1 years. Yet Clark's 21.0% poor/fair health rate is higher than most peers, including Douglas (14.3%) and Churchill (19.8%). The county's large Las Vegas metropolitan population shows longevity gains alongside persistent self-reported health challenges.
High uninsured rate in Nevada's largest county
Clark County's 13.6% uninsured rate exceeds Nevada's 11.7% average despite the county's size and urban infrastructure. With 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, access is moderate relative to rural peers. Mental health providers (256 per 100K) offer reasonable capacity, yet hundreds of thousands of uninsured residents still struggle to access preventive and routine care.
Don't delay—get insured today
In Clark County, 13.6% of residents lack health insurance, creating barriers to timely care for over 100,000 people. The Nevada Health Insurance Marketplace offers plans throughout the enrollment period, with many residents qualifying for cost-sharing subsidies. Start at healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find an affordable option tailored to your household.
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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.