Mineral County Health Data

Mineral County, Nevada

Health Score

20/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

68.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

68.4 yr

State avg 75.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.8%

State avg 11.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

109

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

133

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Mineral County, Nevada

Mineral County faces severe health crisis

At 68.4 years, Mineral County's life expectancy is 8 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 and 6.8 years below Nevada's 75.2-year average. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (24.3%) report poor or fair health—the highest rate in Nevada.

Nevada's most vulnerable county

Mineral ranks dead last among Nevada's 17 counties for life expectancy and health outcomes. The health crisis here represents a public health emergency requiring immediate attention.

Dramatically worse than all neighbors

Mineral's 68.4-year life expectancy is catastrophically lower than Lyon (74.2), Lander (75.2), and Lincoln (77.0). The poor/fair health rate of 24.3% far exceeds every neighboring county.

Rare bright spot: robust provider access

Mineral County has 109 primary care providers per 100K—the highest in the state and above the national average of 90 per 100K. Despite provider availability, a 10.8% uninsured rate and complex social factors severely limit access to care.

Healthcare access starts with insurance

In Mineral County, getting covered is essential to improving health outcomes. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit Healthcare.gov immediately—providers are available, but only if you have coverage to access them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Mineral County, NV?
Mineral County has a health score of 20/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #16 out of 17 counties in Nevada (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Mineral County?
Life expectancy in Mineral County is 68.4 years. The Nevada state average is 75.2 years, making Mineral County below the state average.
How does Mineral County health compare to the Nevada average?
Mineral County's health score of 20/100 is below the Nevada average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 68.4 years vs. the state average of 75.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.8% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Mineral County?
Key health factors for Mineral County include: life expectancy (68.4 years), uninsured rate (10.8%), and primary care physician access (109:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 133:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Mineral County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 20/100 ("Below Average"), Mineral County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Nevada. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.4 years. 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Mineral County?
Mineral County's health score of 20/100 is below the Nevada average of 42/100. The uninsured rate of 10.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.