Lander County Health Data
Lander County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.4
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 Lander County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lander | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 34.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lander | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lander | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.4% | 70.2% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lander | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 38.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lander County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lander County Reports Limited Access to Mental Health Care Providers
Health data brief for Lander County, Nevada.
Lander County has a mental health provider ratio of 17 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data also shows a primary care provider ratio of 35 per 100,000, compared to the national median of approximately 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.2 years, which matches the Nevada state average but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 19.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Lander County is 11.3%, slightly lower than the Nevada state average of 11.7% but higher than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.