White Pine County Health Data
White Pine County, Nevada
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
434
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
45.2
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 White Pine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | White Pine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 34.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 30.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.5% | 22.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | White Pine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 25.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | White Pine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.6% | 70.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 57.7% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 71.0% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | White Pine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 38.0% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare White Pine County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
White Pine County Mental Health Provider Rates Exceed National Median
Health data brief for White Pine County, Nevada.
White Pine County reports a mental health provider ratio of 434 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding other clinical resources, the county recorded 76 primary care providers per 100,000 people, a figure slightly above the national median of 70 per 100,000. Approximately 8.8% of the population lacks health insurance, a rate lower than the Nevada state average of 11.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county stands at 76.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.2 years but slightly lower than the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 20.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of the regional health landscape based on federal and state reporting. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.