Humboldt County Health Data
Humboldt County, Nevada
Health Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Humboldt County, Nevada
Humboldt County's health trails the nation
At 74.1 years, Humboldt County residents live about 4.7 years less than the U.S. average of 78.8 years. Nearly one in four residents (23.0%) report poor or fair health—among the highest rates nationally. This rural northwestern Nevada county faces compounding health vulnerabilities.
Among Nevada's worst health outcomes
Humboldt County's 74.1-year life expectancy trails Nevada's state average of 75.2 years, and its 23.0% poor/fair health rate is second-worst in the state, trailing only Esmeralda. The county's 12.3% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average, adding access barriers. Humboldt ranks among Nevada's most health-challenged communities.
Struggling worse than most rural Nevada peers
Humboldt County's 74.1-year life expectancy trails Elko County (75.3 years) and far trails Douglas County (79.1 years). The 23.0% poor/fair health rate is nearly 9 points worse than Elko's (18.2%) and matches Esmeralda's alarming rate. Humboldt's health profile ranks among Nevada's most vulnerable.
Limited providers, higher uninsured rates
Humboldt County's 12.3% uninsured rate exceeds Nevada's 11.7% average, affecting one in eight residents. With 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, access is limited for a rural county. Mental health providers (123 per 100K) are among the state's scarcest, leaving residents with behavioral health needs underserved.
Get insured—Humboldt needs you healthy
Humboldt County's 12.3% uninsured rate means thousands of residents lack healthcare protection despite marketplace availability. The Nevada Health Insurance Marketplace offers subsidized plans for eligible families, especially important given Humboldt's limited local providers. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov to enroll and access 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.