Photo: Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Indian Springs is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Indian Springs trails Nevada on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Indian Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Indian Springs
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Indian Springs
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.4% across Nevada. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.4% across Nevada. In all, Indian Springs runs above Nevada on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Indian Springs
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.9%), vs 14.6% across Nevada. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Indian Springs
48.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Indian Springs’ likely range.
What’s behind Indian Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Indian Springs is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Indian Springs’ median household income is $87,083; among the 10,243 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Indian Springs adults…
Indian Springs runs above NV on 9 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.
30 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Indian Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near Indian Springs
No hospital or community health center in Indian Springs 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 Indian Springs; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Indian Springs adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Indian Springs runs above Nevada.
2 in 5 Indian Springs 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.
22.7% of Indian Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Indian Springs and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs | D | 34.5% | 14.3% | 23.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Indian Springs adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Indian Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Indian Springs is better than Nevada on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Indian Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Indian Springs | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.7%25.9–33.6 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.7–22.6 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.4%20–25 | 18.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%29.4–39.8 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%36.2–43.5 | 34% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.8%38.1–45.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.6–33.8 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%15.1–21 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.9%20.5–27.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.8%28.4–37.6 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.1–18.1 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%37.4–45.9 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.3%14.1–20.6 | 14.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%68.5–75.7 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.2%44.7–51.7 | 58.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%79.8–84.5 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%69.8–76.2 | 72.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%55.5–64.3 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.8%60.3–73.2 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.2–28.1 | 20.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%34.1–42.7 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.5%25.8–33.4 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%19.4–26.6 | 18% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.1%15.6–20.9 | 15.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.7%19–26.8 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43%38.4–47.8 | 33.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.8%18.9–24.8 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.9%18.2–23.8 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7–9 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.8–14.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.3–7 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Indian Springs
Is Indian Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Indian Springs is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Indian Springs?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 39.8%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Indian Springs?
Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, 29.9 miles in a straight line from Indian Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Indian Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.1–20.6%), 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 Indian Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Indian Springs.
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.