Washoe County Health Data
Washoe County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
378
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Washoe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.5% | 34.6% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.3% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% | 30.8% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.2% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 70.2% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.8% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 19.6% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 38.0% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washoe County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washoe County Mental Health Provider Density Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Washoe County, Nevada.
Washoe County has 378 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's primary care provider ratio is 79 per 100,000, which is also higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 76.8 years, nearly matching the national average of 77 years and exceeding the Nevada state average of 75.2 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.9%, which is higher than both the Nevada state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 18.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Washoe County, Nevada
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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.