Photo: Dicklyon · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Imlay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Imlay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Imlay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Imlay
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Imlay
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.8%, vs 24.8% across Nevada. In all, Imlay runs above Nevada on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Imlay
The closest emergency room is Humboldt General Hospital in Winnemucca, 30.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Imlay is short on primary care and dental care
Imlay’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Imlay adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nevada. 1 in 8 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Imlay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Imlay adults…
Imlay runs above NV on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Imlay
No hospital or community health center in Imlay 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 Imlay; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Imlay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Imlay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
How Imlay adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Imlay 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.
Imlay 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 Imlay adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Imlay
Why doesn’t Imlay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Imlay.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Imlay.
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.