Pershing County Health Data

Pershing County, Nevada

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

51/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

76.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.9 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

30

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

94

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

20.1%

State avg 20.1%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

30.7

per 100K residentsCDC: 29.7 per 100K

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

15.4

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 Pershing County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasurePershingState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity35.3%34.6%37.6%0.7 pts worse than state
Diabetes10.3%10.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure31.4%30.8%33.5%0.6 pts worse than state
Depression20.1%22.4%24.1%2.3 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasurePershingState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.8%16.6%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking19.6%18.2%17.8%1.4 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity25.2%25.4%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasurePershingState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup68.3%70.2%74.9%1.9 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)55.8%57.7%57.3%1.9 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)71.8%71.0%73.3%0.8 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasurePershingState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.6%19.6%18.6%1.0 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration39.7%38.0%37.3%1.7 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pershing County nationally on depression.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Pershing County Uninsured Rate Tracks Near National Average

Health data brief for Pershing County, Nevada.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

Pershing County reports an uninsured rate of 10.3%, which is close to the national average of 10% and lower than the Nevada state average of 11.7%. The county has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 94 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Pershing County is 76.9 years, nearly matching the national average of 77 years and exceeding the Nevada state average of 75.2 years. Approximately 20.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Pershing County, Nevada

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Pershing General Hospital

ER
Not rated by CMS
(775) 273-2621
855 6th Street/po Box 661, Lovelock, NV 89419
Critical Access HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pershing County, NV?
Pershing County has a health score of 51/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #4 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 Pershing County?
Life expectancy in Pershing County is 76.9 years. The Nevada state average is 75.2 years, making Pershing County above the state average.
How does Pershing County health compare to the Nevada average?
Pershing County's health score of 51/100 is above the Nevada average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 76.9 years vs. the state average of 75.2 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Pershing County?
Key health factors for Pershing County include: life expectancy (76.9 years), uninsured rate (10.3%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 94:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pershing County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 51/100 ("Below Average"), Pershing County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Nevada. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.9 years. 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Pershing County healthier than the Nevada average?
Pershing County's health score of 51/100 exceeds the Nevada average of 42/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Pershing County has better primary care access (30:1 ratio) than the state average (51:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.