White Pine County Health Data
White Pine County, Nevada
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in White Pine County, Nevada
White Pine lives longer than most Americans
At 76.6 years, White Pine County residents outlive the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years—a small but meaningful edge. However, one in five White Pine residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly above the national poor/fair health rate, suggesting that extra years don't necessarily mean healthier ones.
Nevada's healthiest corner
White Pine County leads Nevada on life expectancy, beating the state average of 75.2 years by 1.4 years. The county also outperforms Nevada's 11.7% uninsured rate with just 8.8% of residents lacking coverage, reflecting stronger access to employer-based or public insurance.
Rural Nevada's health standout
White Pine County has fewer primary care providers than many urban Nevada counties at 76 per 100,000 residents, reflecting its rural character. Its mental health provider density of 434 per 100,000 is notably robust for a frontier county, suggesting focused investment in behavioral health services.
High insurance coverage, thin provider network
With an 8.8% uninsured rate, White Pine residents have better insurance access than most Nevadans, but the county's sparse population means those 76 primary care providers must serve a geographically dispersed community. Travel times to specialists and emergency care remain a daily reality for many White Pine families.
Protect your family's health today
If you're among White Pine County's uninsured, enrollment periods open year-round for qualified life events through Nevada's health marketplace. Visit healthcare.gov or call your local health department to explore coverage options and ensure your family has access to preventive care and treatment when it matters most.
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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.