Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Genoa is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Genoa differs from Nevada on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Genoa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genoa
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Genoa
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.1%), about twice the Nevada rate. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (37.7%), vs 24.8% across Nevada. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.4% across Nevada. In all, Genoa runs above Nevada on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Nevada 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Genoa keeps up with checkups
It beats Nevada on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (71.6% vs 58.2%). Checkups ↓
Genoa is short on primary care and mental health care
Genoa’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Genoa is an active town
Only 16.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.2% across Nevada. Habits ↓
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 Genoa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Genoa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genoa is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 54%.
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). Genoa’s median household income is $121,981; among the 5,455 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$152K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Genoa adults…
Genoa runs below NV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Genoa is an older town: 49% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Genoa as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Genoa 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.
4.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Genoa
No hospital or community health center in Genoa 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 Genoa; ≈ 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).
How Genoa adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Genoa does better than Nevada.
1 in 4 Genoa 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.
4.2% of Genoa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Genoa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Genoa adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Genoa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Genoa is better than Nevada on 20 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Genoa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Genoa | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.9%11.9–18.3 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%10.7–15.4 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.5–13.2 | 18.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.3%18.6–30.8 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.8%9.8–14.1 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%35.7–45.5 | 34% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.6%41.6–51.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.7%33.1–42.3 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–11 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 16.1%14.5–17.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.3–10.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%5.5–9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.3–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.2–12.7 | 11.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%5.9–10.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.7%12.9–21.2 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 11.6%9.4–14.1 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%24.8–35.9 | 39.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.3–5.8 | 14.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%79.8–86 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.6%68–75 | 58.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.9%92.7–94.9 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.8%79.2–85.9 | 72.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.6%72–80.9 | 58.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%69.8–83.6 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.3%14.3–20.6 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.2%21.7–30.9 | 36.7% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.9%13.9–20.4 | 27.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.4%3.9–7.2 | 18% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.5%3.5–5.7 | 15.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.3%2.6–4.1 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%3–4.5 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.2%2.9–5.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%24.1–34.4 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%11.4–17.5 | 15.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.9%7.3–10.8 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%2.9–4.2 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.6–6.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.3–3.5 | 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 Genoa
Is Genoa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genoa is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Genoa?
CDC estimates 24.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.6% and 30.8%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Genoa?
Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Genoa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Genoa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5.8%), 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 Genoa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genoa.
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.