Mineral County Health Data
Mineral County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.3%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
65.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 109.0 per 100K
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 Mineral County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.2% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.6% | 70.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.2% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mineral | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.4% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mineral County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mineral County Life Expectancy Measures 68.4 Years
Health data brief for Mineral County, Nevada.
Life expectancy in Mineral County is 68.4 years, which is significantly lower than the Nevada state average of 75.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 24.3% of residents, which is higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 109 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 133 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Mineral County's uninsured rate is 10.8%, higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the Nevada average of 11.7%. 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.