Nye County Health Data
Nye County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.0%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.3 per 100K
Dentists
7.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.3
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 Nye County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nye | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nye | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nye | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 68.3% | 70.2% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.3% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 71.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nye | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nye County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Nye County Poor Health Rate Higher Than National Norms
Health data brief for Nye County, Nevada.
In Nye County, 23.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 73.3 years, which is lower than the Nevada average of 75.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare access data shows 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 151 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Nye County has an uninsured rate of 10.3%, which is higher than the national average of 10% but lower than the Nevada average of 11.7%. 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.