Lyon County Health Data
Lyon County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 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
13
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
155
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 13.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.6
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 Lyon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 34.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 22.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 25.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.0% | 70.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 57.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.3% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 38.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lyon County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lyon County Primary Care Provider Density Among Lowest in Nevada
Health data brief for Lyon County, Nevada.
Lyon County records a primary care provider ratio of 13 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 155 per 100,000, which also remains lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Lyon County is 74.2 years, lower than the Nevada state average of 75.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 12.3%, which is higher than both the Nevada state average of 11.7% and 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.