Where Beaverdam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beaverdam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 89008. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beaverdam
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Beaverdam
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33%), vs 24.8% across Nevada. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.4% across Nevada. In all, Beaverdam runs above Nevada on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Beaverdam 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 Beaverdam is insured
Only 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 Beaverdam’s likely range; Beaverdam’s figures come from ZIP code 89008, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Beaverdam adults…
Beaverdam 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.
10.5% of Beaverdam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beaverdam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near Beaverdam
No hospital or community health center in Beaverdam 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 Beaverdam; ≈ 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).
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 Beaverdam adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Beaverdam 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.
Beaverdam and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliente | — | — | — | — |
Caliente: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beaverdam adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beaverdam
Why doesn’t Beaverdam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beaverdam.
What hospital is closest to Beaverdam?
Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Beaverdam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beaverdam.
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.