Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Carlin is healthier than 73%
Carlin beats Nevada on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carlin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carlin
Carlin is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Carlin is healthier than 49%. Against the 9,158 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 73%. Health Grade ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Carlin
The closest emergency room is Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, 21 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Nevada Health Centers is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Carlin adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Nevada. 1 in 7 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 Carlin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Carlin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carlin is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 81% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Carlin’s median household income is $60,898; among the 9,158 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 73%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Carlin
1 community health center in Carlin, 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 Carlin; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Carlin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Out of every 100 Carlin adults…
Carlin runs below NV on 1 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.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Carlin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
How Carlin adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Carlin 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.
Carlin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin | B− | 36.9% | 10% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carlin adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carlin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carlin is better than Nevada on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Carlin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carlin | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%16.6–22.9 | 22.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.4–16.6 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.5–21.2 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%29.8–44.1 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.4–11.7 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32%27.8–36.2 | 34% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.4–40.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%22.4–28.9 | 24.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.4–12.3 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%5.9–8.4 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%11.6–17.8 | 11.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.6–19.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%18.5–27.5 | 26.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.3–22.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%32.1–44.8 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.2–12.5 | 14.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%66.7–75.8 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%57.8–66.1 | 58.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%80.9–85.9 | 84.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.8%66.8–74.3 | 72.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%54.4–65.4 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%65.8–81.1 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.3–25.7 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.1–38.6 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%20.5–28.7 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11–16.3 | 18% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10–14.3 | 15.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%6.7–9.5 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.2–9.8 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.1–14.3 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%28.2–37.7 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11–15.5 | 15.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.1–18.9 | 15.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.2 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Carlin
Is Carlin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carlin is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carlin?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 44.1%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carlin?
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Carlin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carlin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–12.5%), 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 Carlin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carlin.
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.