Storey County Health Data

Storey County, Nevada

Health Score

64/100

Average

Life Expectancy

83.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

83.8 yr

State avg 75.2 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

13.8%

State avg 11.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

144

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Storey County, Nevada

Storey County leads Nevada by far

At 83.8 years, Storey County's life expectancy is 7.4 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 and 8.6 years above Nevada's 75.2-year average. Just 16.4% report poor or fair health—the best rate in Nevada and well below the 21% national average.

Nevada's healthiest county

Storey ranks first in Nevada for life expectancy and overall health outcomes. The county significantly outperforms all other Nevada counties on every major health metric.

Dramatically healthier than all peers

Storey's 83.8-year life expectancy towers over Lyon (74.2), Nye (73.3), and all other neighboring counties. The 16.4% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in western Nevada.

Mental health access outpaces nation

Primary care provider data is limited for Storey County, but mental health resources are exceptional at 144 per 100K—far above the national average of 44 per 100K. This robust mental health infrastructure supports the county's outstanding health outcomes.

Keep Storey's winning streak going

Despite exceptional health outcomes, 13.8% of Storey residents remain uninsured—slightly above state average. Secure or maintain coverage at Healthcare.gov to ensure continued access to the excellent care that keeps this county healthy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Storey County, NV?
Storey County has a health score of 64/100, rated "Average." It ranks #2 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 Storey County?
Life expectancy in Storey County is 83.8 years. The Nevada state average is 75.2 years, making Storey County above the state average.
How does Storey County health compare to the Nevada average?
Storey County's health score of 64/100 is above the Nevada average of 42/100. Life expectancy is 83.8 years vs. the state average of 75.2 years. The uninsured rate is 13.8% vs. 11.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Storey County?
Key health factors for Storey County include: life expectancy (83.8 years), uninsured rate (13.8%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 144:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Storey County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 64/100 ("Average"), Storey County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nevada. Residents have a life expectancy of 83.8 years. 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Storey County healthier than the Nevada average?
Storey County's health score of 64/100 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.

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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.