Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Golconda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golconda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golconda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golconda
Dental care lags in Golconda
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 27.6% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Golconda
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.6%), vs 24.8% across Nevada. Cancer is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.4% across Nevada. In all, Golconda runs above Nevada on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Golconda
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 14.6% 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 Golconda’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Golconda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Out of every 100 Golconda adults…
Golconda runs above NV on 7 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.
3.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Golconda
No hospital or community health center in Golconda 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 Golconda; ≈ 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 Golconda adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Golconda 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.
16.4% of Golconda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Golconda 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 Golconda adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Golconda
Why doesn’t Golconda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Golconda.
What hospital is closest to Golconda?
Humboldt General Hospital in Winnemucca, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Golconda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golconda.
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.