Esmeralda County Health Data
Esmeralda County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
13/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
18.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
18.8%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
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 Esmeralda County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Esmeralda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 22.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Esmeralda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Esmeralda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.1% | 70.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.2% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Esmeralda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 38.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Esmeralda 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
Esmeralda County uninsured rate nearly double the national average
Health data brief for Esmeralda County, Nevada.
Esmeralda County has an uninsured rate of 18.8%, which is notably higher than the Nevada state average of 11.7% and nearly double the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 23.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health providers for the county are currently unavailable in the reported dataset. These available metrics provide insight into health coverage and self-reported health status in one of Nevada’s least populated counties compared to state and national figures. The data reported is part of the broader national health reporting effort. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Esmeralda County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.