Humboldt County Health Data
Humboldt County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.3 per 100K
Dentists
11.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.8
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 Humboldt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 22.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.4% | 70.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Humboldt 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
Humboldt County reports higher rate of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Humboldt County, Nevada.
In Humboldt County, 23.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 74.1 years, which is lower than the Nevada average of 75.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Health insurance coverage also differs from averages, with an uninsured rate of 12.3%, compared to 11.7% for the state and 10% for the nation. Provider access in the county is measured at 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 123 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These data points summarize the current health status and medical resource availability in the county. Explore state-level data.
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.