Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Battle Mountain is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Battle Mountain trails Nevada on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Battle Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Battle Mountain
Making ends meet is harder in Battle Mountain
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.2%), vs 18% across Nevada. Utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 9.7%) and no reliable transportation (11.9% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Battle Mountain
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.4% across Nevada. In all, Battle Mountain runs above Nevada on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Battle Mountain
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.4%), vs 14.6% across Nevada. Habits ↓
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 Battle Mountain’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Battle Mountain’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Battle Mountain is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #35 of 42 in Nevada. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 45% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Battle Mountain’s median household income is $81,857; among the 10,640 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Battle Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Out of every 100 Battle Mountain adults…
Battle Mountain runs above NV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Battle Mountain
1 hospital in Battle Mountain, 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 Battle Mountain; ≈ 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 Battle Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
How Battle Mountain adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
4 in 10 Battle Mountain 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.
Battle Mountain and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain | D | 36.8% | 13.8% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Battle Mountain adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Battle Mountain
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Battle Mountain is better than Nevada on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Battle Mountain’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Battle Mountain | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%23.1–29.9 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–19.6 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%17.7–22.7 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%28.3–45.8 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%31.4–40.4 | 34% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33–42.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%24.8–31.9 | 24.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.9 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.2–10.7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.9%12.8–19.3 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%16.6–22.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.1%25.1–35.5 | 26.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.4–20.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%31.3–46.3 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%12.6–17.6 | 14.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.2%66.4–75.6 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%49.6–58.4 | 58.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%79.9–84.6 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%68.6–75.7 | 72.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%54.3–65.7 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%60.2–78.1 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%19.9–27.9 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%30.2–42.1 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22–30.8 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.2%18.8–25.8 | 18% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%14.6–20 | 15.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.1–13.7 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.4–13.7 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.9%17.5–24.7 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%33.4–43.6 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15.6–20.4 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.6–21.4 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 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 Battle Mountain
Is Battle Mountain a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Battle Mountain is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #35 of 42 in Nevada. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Battle Mountain?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 45.8%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Battle Mountain?
Battle Mountain General Hospital in Batte Mtn, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Battle Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Battle Mountain have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–17.6%), 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 Battle Mountain more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Battle Mountain.
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.