Eureka County Health Data
Eureka County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.7 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
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
19.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
60.2
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 Eureka County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Eureka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Eureka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.3% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Eureka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.2% | 70.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 57.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Eureka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Eureka County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Eureka County life expectancy trails state average by five years
Health data brief for Eureka County, Nevada.
Life expectancy in Eureka County is 69.7 years, which is more than five years shorter than the Nevada average of 75.2 years and approximately seven years shorter than the national average of 77 years. Conversely, the county has an uninsured rate of 7.0%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. About 19.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care and mental health provider ratios are not available for this county in the current report. These statistics contrast high health coverage rates with lower life expectancy figures in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Eureka 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 Eureka 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.