Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Alamo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alamo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alamo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alamo
The nearest ER is 40 miles from Alamo
The closest emergency room is Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente, 39.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Alamo
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.8%), vs 24.8% across Nevada. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.4% across Nevada. In all, Alamo runs above Nevada on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Alamo adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nevada. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Alamo is insured
Only 8.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 14.5% across Nevada. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Nevada figure falls outside Alamo’s likely range.
Care in and near Alamo
No hospital or community health center in Alamo itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Alamo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Alamo adults…
Alamo runs above NV on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Alamo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alamo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
How Alamo adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Alamo adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Alamo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alamo adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alamo
Why doesn’t Alamo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alamo.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alamo.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nevada figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.