Where Bennett Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bennett Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bennett Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bennett Springs
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bennett Springs
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.4% across Nevada. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.3%, vs 24.8% across Nevada. In all, Bennett Springs runs above Nevada on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bennett Springs, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 78.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 72.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Bennett Springs adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nevada. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bennett Springs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Bennett Springs adults…
Bennett Springs runs above NV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bennett Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Bennett Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Care in and near Bennett Springs
No hospital or community health center in Bennett Springs 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 Bennett Springs; ≈ 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.
How Bennett Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bennett Springs does better than Nevada.
1 in 3 Bennett Springs 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.
Bennett Springs 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 Bennett Springs adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bennett Springs
Why doesn’t Bennett Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bennett Springs.
What hospital is closest to Bennett Springs?
Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Bennett Springs’ 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 Bennett Springs.
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.