Where Kingston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kingston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingston
The nearest ER is 93 miles from Kingston
The closest emergency room is Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, 92.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Nevada Health Centers is closer (19.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Kingston
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.4% across Nevada. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.1% across Nevada. In all, Kingston runs above Nevada on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Kingston is short on primary care and dental care
Kingston’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Kingston, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 77.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 72.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Kingston 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 ↓
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 Kingston’s likely range.
Care in and near Kingston
No hospital or community health center in Kingston 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 Kingston; ≈ 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 Kingston adults…
Kingston runs above NV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kingston 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.
11.5% of Kingston 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.
6.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kingston adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Kingston 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.
Kingston 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 Kingston adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kingston
Why doesn’t Kingston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kingston.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kingston.
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.