Where Dry Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dry Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 89043. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dry Valley
Cancer and arthritis run high in Dry Valley
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.9%), vs 24.8% across Nevada. In all, Dry Valley runs above Nevada on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Dry Valley
The closest emergency room is Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Dry Valley 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 Dry Valley is insured
Only 9.9% 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 Dry Valley’s likely range; Dry Valley’s figures come from ZIP code 89043, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dry Valley adults…
Dry Valley runs above NV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dry Valley
No hospital or community health center in Dry Valley 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 Dry Valley; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Dry Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dry Valley 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Dry Valley adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Dry Valley 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.
Dry Valley 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 Dry Valley adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dry Valley
Why doesn’t Dry Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dry Valley.
What hospital is closest to Dry Valley?
Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Dry Valley’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 Dry Valley.
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.