Elko County Health Data
Elko County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 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
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.6
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 Elko County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Elko | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 30.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Elko | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 25.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Elko | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.4% | 70.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Elko | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 38.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Elko County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Elko County primary care provider ratio half the national median
Health data brief for Elko County, Nevada.
Elko County has 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exactly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median, with 109 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national figure of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, which is nearly identical to the Nevada state average of 75.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, which is lower than the Nevada average of 11.7% and close to the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.2% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 17%. These figures illustrate the health provider landscape and health status of this northeastern Nevada county. 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.