Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.2
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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.3% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 7.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 70.2% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 9.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Douglas County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Douglas County life expectancy surpasses state and national averages
Health data brief for Douglas County, Nevada.
Residents of Douglas County have a life expectancy of 79.1 years, which is higher than the Nevada average of 75.2 years and the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 10.0%, matching the national average and sitting below the Nevada state average of 11.7%. Approximately 14.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. Access to providers is lower than national benchmarks, with 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 166 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250. These metrics demonstrate how Douglas County health outcomes compare to both state and national statistics. 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.