Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Johnson Lane is healthier than 39%
Johnson Lane differs from Nevada on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Johnson Lane. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Johnson Lane
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Johnson Lane
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.7%), about twice the Nevada rate. 36.2% of adults have arthritis, vs 24.8% across Nevada. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.4% across Nevada. In all, Johnson Lane runs above Nevada on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Nevada 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Johnson Lane keeps up with checkups
It beats Nevada on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.9% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (68.8% vs 58.2%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Johnson Lane’s lead shrinks
Johnson Lane is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 39% of the 5,541 towns with similar household incomes ($91K–$152K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Johnson Lane looks healthier next to Nevada than next to the country
It’s healthier than 93% of the 42 Nevada towns we grade, but 73% of towns nationwide. Much of Nevada scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Johnson Lane adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.4% vs 36.7%), frequent mental distress (13.9% vs 18.4%) and lack of emotional support (20.5% vs 27.3%) all run below Nevada. Mind & connection ↓
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 Johnson Lane’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Johnson Lane’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Johnson Lane is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #4 of 42 in Nevada. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Johnson Lane’s median household income is $121,458; among the 5,541 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$152K), it’s healthier than 39%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Few Nevada towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Johnson Lane is healthier than 93% of graded towns, against 73% nationally.
Out of every 100 Johnson Lane adults…
Johnson Lane runs below NV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Johnson Lane is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Johnson Lane as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Johnson Lane adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
How Johnson Lane adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Johnson Lane does better than Nevada.
3 in 10 Johnson Lane 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.
Care in and near Johnson Lane
No hospital or community health center in Johnson Lane 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 Johnson Lane; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
100 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Johnson Lane adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Johnson Lane and the towns around it
Johnson Lane has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Lane | B+ | 26.7% | 12.4% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Indian Hills | B+ | 27.6% | 11.5% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Carson City | C+ | 33.1% | 12.3% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Johnson Lane adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Johnson Lane
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Johnson Lane is better than Nevada on 19 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Johnson Lane’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Johnson Lane | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%15.1–21.8 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.6–17.1 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12–16 | 18.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.7%20.5–33.5 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.4–14.5 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%34.9–44.2 | 34% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.3%39.5–49.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.2%32.1–40.5 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.7 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.5–10 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%6.7–10 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.5–8.8 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%9.1–14.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%16.1–25.1 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.6–15.8 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%26.1–37.4 | 39.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.3–8.8 | 14.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.2–83.4 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.8%65.1–72.2 | 58.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.4%89.9–92.8 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%76.9–83.8 | 72.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74%69.4–78.2 | 58.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.5–83.2 | 69.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%15.6–22.2 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%24.6–34.3 | 36.7% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17–24.3 | 27.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%6.7–10.8 | 18% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.7–8.6 | 15.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4–5.8 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.4–6.3 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%5.2–8.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%27.7–38 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%13.3–19.2 | 15.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%9.9–13.7 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.6–11.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.2 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.2 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Johnson Lane
Is Johnson Lane a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Johnson Lane is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #4 of 42 in Nevada. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Johnson Lane?
CDC estimates 26.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.5% and 33.5%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Johnson Lane?
Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Johnson Lane’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Johnson Lane have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.8%), 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 Johnson Lane 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 Johnson Lane.
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.