Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Eureka residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eureka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eureka. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eureka
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Eureka
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), about twice the Nevada rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), about twice the Nevada rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.4% across Nevada. In all, Eureka runs above Nevada on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Nevada 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 62 miles from Eureka
The closest emergency room is William Bee Ririe Hospital in Ely, 61.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Eureka, and more people treating it
46.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 72.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Eureka, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nevada 14.5%), yet 29.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.3% across the state. 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 Eureka’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eureka adults…
Eureka runs above NV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Eureka is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Eureka as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Eureka
No hospital or community health center in Eureka 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 Eureka; ≈ 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 Eureka 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.
How Eureka adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Eureka 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.8% of Eureka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Eureka 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 Eureka adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eureka
Why doesn’t Eureka have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eureka.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eureka.
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.