Fewer adults with diabetes in Fallon Station than in almost every U.S. town
Fallon Station differs from Nevada on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fallon Station. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fallon Station
Fallon Station is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fallon Station is healthier than 64%. Against the 10,250 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 83%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Fallon Station doesn’t win on
20.5% of adults binge drink, vs 15.7% across Nevada. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Fallon Station
Fallon Station runs below Nevada on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (2.3% vs 6.4%), cancer (2.7% vs 7.4%) and diabetes (5.3% vs 12%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Nevada 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Fallon Station’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Fallon Station’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fallon Station is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Fallon Station’s median household income is $67,301; among the 10,250 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Fallon Station adults…
Fallon Station runs below NV on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Fallon Station residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near Fallon Station
No hospital or community health center in Fallon Station 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 Fallon Station; ≈ 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 Fallon Station adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
How Fallon Station adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fallon Station runs above Nevada.
2 in 5 Fallon Station 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.
17.1% of Fallon Station adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Fallon Station and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallon Station | B | 36.5% | 5.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fallon Station adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fallon Station
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fallon Station is better than Nevada on 12 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Fallon Station’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fallon Station | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.4–20.2 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.5–12.9 | 14.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.2%20–26.5 | 18.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%28.7–44.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.3%4.4–6.2 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 20.5%17.2–23.8 | 34% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 24.6%20.7–28.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 13.3%11.2–15.4 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.8–12.8 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.3%2–2.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.3–4.7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.6%1.4–1.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%17.2–26.7 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%11.5–18.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%17.6–27 | 26.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%16.6–24.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%31.6–45.8 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%8.9–13.8 | 14.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 62.8%57.2–68 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%54–62.6 | 58.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.4%70.6–78 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 49.5%45.4–53.3 | 72.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.9%52–62.9 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%69.7–84.1 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%20.2–28.6 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.6%34.9–47.1 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%23.9–33.7 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.4%15.6–23.5 | 18% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%13.7–20 | 15.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.2–13.2 | 9.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%9.8–13.8 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.1%13.5–21.5 | 15.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%24.2–34.1 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.2%5.9–8.4 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%15.8–21.8 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–2.8 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Fallon Station
Is Fallon Station a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fallon Station is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fallon Station?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 44.3%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fallon Station?
Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Fallon Station’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fallon Station have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–13.8%), 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 Fallon Station 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 Fallon Station.
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.