Lyon County Health Data
Lyon County, Nevada
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon County trails national health benchmarks
Lyon County's 74.2-year life expectancy is 2.2 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 and 1 year below Nevada's 75.2-year average. One in five residents (20.2%) experience poor or fair health, approaching the national rate of 21%.
Lowest life expectancy in western Nevada
Among Nevada counties, Lyon ranks below average for both life expectancy and health status. The uninsured rate of 12.3% exceeds the state average of 11.7%, indicating broader access challenges.
Struggling compared to nearby counties
Lyon's 74.2-year life expectancy significantly trails Lincoln County (77.0 years) and even Lander (75.2 years). The county faces the highest uninsured rate among its immediate neighbors.
Severe primary care shortage
Lyon has only 13 primary care providers per 100K—among the lowest in Nevada and far below the national average of 90 per 100K. Mental health capacity is stronger at 155 per 100K, but primary care gaps remain a critical barrier to preventive care.
Insurance access is critical here
With 12.3% uninsured, Lyon residents face higher barriers to healthcare than most Nevada counties. Apply for Marketplace coverage immediately at Healthcare.gov—subsidies may reduce your monthly costs significantly.
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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.