Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Amargosa Valley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Amargosa Valley trails Nevada on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amargosa Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amargosa Valley
Dental care lags in Amargosa Valley
47.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 26.9% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Amargosa Valley
The closest emergency room is Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, 34.2 miles away in a straight line. And 13.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.9% across Nevada. For everyday care, Nevada Health Centers is closer (2.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Amargosa Valley is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Amargosa Valley is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
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 Amargosa Valley’s likely range.
What’s behind Amargosa Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Amargosa Valley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 15% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Amargosa Valley’s median household income is $53,139; among the 6,823 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amargosa Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near Amargosa Valley
1 community health center in Amargosa Valley, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Amargosa Valley; ≈ 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 Amargosa Valley adults…
Amargosa Valley runs above NV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Amargosa Valley is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Amargosa Valley as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
122 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Amargosa Valley adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
4 in 10 Amargosa Valley 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25% of Amargosa Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Amargosa Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Valley | D− | 43.5% | 17.2% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Amargosa Valley adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Amargosa Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Amargosa Valley is better than Nevada on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Amargosa Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Amargosa Valley | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.6%28.6–37.1 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.1–22.3 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.9–21.9 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.5%35.7–51.7 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%36.2–45.3 | 34% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%37.9–47.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%28.5–35.9 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.5 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.8–11.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.4–12.8 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.9%22.5–31.6 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%16.5–23.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.1%31.4–43.4 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%10.7–16.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%32.2–44.8 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.5%16.6–24.6 | 14.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%67.6–76.2 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.3%43.1–51.4 | 58.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.6–85.5 | 84.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%71.8–78.3 | 72.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56%50–61.5 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.9%60–76.8 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%17.7–25.1 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%31.4–42.3 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%22.4–31.1 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.6%22–31.1 | 18% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.5%16.3–22.6 | 15.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.6%11.5–15.7 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25%20.3–29.6 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.6%38.2–49.2 | 33.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.4%19.4–25.5 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.5%16.9–22.5 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nevada figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Amargosa Valley
Is Amargosa Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Amargosa Valley is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Amargosa Valley?
CDC estimates 43.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 51.7%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Amargosa Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.6–24.6%), against 14.5% across Nevada.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Amargosa Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amargosa Valley.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.