Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Henderson as a whole is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Henderson differs from Nevada on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Henderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henderson
Henderson keeps up with checkups
It beats Nevada on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.8% vs 58.2%) and cholesterol checks (87.3% vs 84.9%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Henderson 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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Henderson
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. Conditions ↓
Henderson has four hospitals within its borders
4 hospitals and 2 community health centers are inside Henderson. Getting care ↓
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 Henderson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Henderson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #7 of 42 in Nevada. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Henderson’s median household income is $90,138; among the 9,934 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Few Nevada towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Henderson is healthier than 84% of graded towns, against 69% nationally.
At 353,289 residents, Henderson is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Keeping up with care
Share of Henderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Henderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Care in and near Henderson
4 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Henderson.
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 Henderson; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Henderson adults…
Henderson runs above NV on 1 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.
366 miles of trails across 92 parks and preserves
How Henderson adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Henderson 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.
Henderson and the towns around it
Henderson’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | B+ | 28.9% | 10.9% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Enterprise | B+ | 27.8% | 9.7% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Paradise | C− | 33.2% | 13.2% | 17% | CDC place |
| Boulder City | B | 29.1% | 12.4% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Whitney | C− | 33% | 13.1% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henderson adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Henderson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Henderson is better than Nevada on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Henderson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Henderson | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%16.3–20.2 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.2–15.1 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.7–19.4 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%24.4–33.6 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%31–37.5 | 34% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%35.5–42.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%23.1–28.5 | 24.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.4 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.9–9.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.7–12.3 | 11.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.2–14.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%19.2–25.5 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.3–18.1 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%33.9–41.9 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.9–11.6 | 14.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%72–78.7 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%60.6–66.8 | 58.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.7–88.9 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.3–76.6 | 72.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%60.4–67.9 | 58.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%66.1–77.6 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.1–24.2 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.8–38.8 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.8–28.2 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%11.3–14.5 | 18% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.4–13.5 | 15.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.3–12.5 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%27.6–34.1 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 15.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.2–15.2 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.7–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 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 Henderson
Is Henderson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #7 of 42 in Nevada. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Henderson?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 33.6%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Henderson?
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Rose De Lima in Henderson, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Henderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Henderson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.6%), 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 Henderson 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 Henderson.
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.