Pershing County Health Data
Pershing County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Pershing | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.1% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pershing | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 25.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pershing | 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) | 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
| Measure | Pershing | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 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.
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.
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.