Photo: Original uploader was Vidor at en.wikipedia · Public domainWhere Austin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Austin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Austin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Austin
The nearest ER is 79 miles from Austin
The closest emergency room is Battle Mountain General Hospital in Batte MTN, 79.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Nevada Health Centers is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Austin
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.4% across Nevada. COPD is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.1% across Nevada. In all, Austin runs above Nevada on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Austin, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 72.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Austin is short on primary care and dental care
Austin’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Austin keeps up with checkups
It beats Nevada on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.6% vs 58.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 84.9%). 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 Austin’s likely range.
Care in and near Austin
1 community health center in Austin, 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 Austin; ≈ 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 Austin adults…
Austin runs above NV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Austin 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.
7.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Austin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Austin does better than Nevada.
1 in 3 Austin 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.
11.2% of Austin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Austin 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 Austin adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Austin
Why doesn’t Austin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Austin.
Where can I get low-cost care near Austin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Austin Medical Clinic in Austin, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Austin.
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.