Storey County Health Data
Storey County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
265.8
per 100K residents
Dentists
24.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
120.8
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 Storey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Storey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 22.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Storey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Storey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 70.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Storey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Storey County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Storey County Residents Have High Life Expectancy
Health data brief for Storey County, Nevada.
Life expectancy in Storey County is 83.8 years, which is significantly higher than the Nevada state average of 75.2 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the mental health provider ratio is 144 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Data for the primary care provider ratio was not available. The uninsured rate in the county is 13.8%, which is higher than the Nevada average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Storey 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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Storey County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.