Photo: DrunkDriver · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Baker residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baker, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 89311. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baker
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Baker
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 6.4% across Nevada. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.4% across Nevada. In all, Baker runs above Nevada on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Baker
The closest emergency room is William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, 42.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
In Baker, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 14.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nevada 14.5%), yet 29% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Baker, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 72.2% statewide. 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 Baker’s likely range; Baker’s figures come from ZIP code 89311, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Baker adults…
Baker runs above NV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Baker
No hospital or community health center in Baker 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 Baker; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Baker 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Baker adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Baker 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.
20.1% of Baker adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Baker 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 Baker adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Baker
Why doesn’t Baker have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baker.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baker.
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.