Eureka County Health Data
Eureka County, Nevada
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Eureka County, Nevada
Eureka County's life expectancy crisis
At 69.7 years, Eureka County residents live nearly 9 years less than the U.S. average of 78.8 years—among the lowest in America. One in five residents (19.9%) report poor or fair health, and limited healthcare infrastructure compounds these challenges. This remote mining county faces a severe population health crisis.
Nevada's lowest life expectancy by far
Eureka County's 69.7-year life expectancy is Nevada's lowest, trailing the state average of 75.2 years by 5.5 years. Despite strong insurance uptake (7.0% uninsured—Nevada's best), residents still face dramatic longevity disadvantages. The disconnect suggests that insurance alone cannot overcome Eureka's deep health and geographic barriers.
Alarming gap from every Nevada peer
Eureka County's 69.7-year life expectancy is 9.4 years below Douglas County's 79.1 years and 5.6 years below Elko County's 75.3 years. Even struggling Esmeralda County likely exceeds Eureka's outcomes, though comparable data is unavailable. Eureka's isolation and economic constraints create health outcomes rivaling the most disadvantaged American counties.
Excellent insurance, zero provider data
Eureka County's 7.0% uninsured rate is Nevada's best, suggesting strong Medicaid enrollment and employer coverage. However, the county reports no primary care or mental health provider data, likely reflecting an absence of local healthcare infrastructure. Residents must travel substantial distances for routine medical care, undermining the protective value of insurance.
Maintain coverage despite isolation
Eureka County's exceptional 7.0% insurance rate shows residents understand coverage's importance despite geographic barriers. If you're among the uninsured, the Nevada Health Insurance Marketplace provides subsidized plans. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to secure coverage—especially vital in a county facing such profound health disparities.
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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.