Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Laughlin is healthier than 53%
Laughlin differs from Nevada on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laughlin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laughlin
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Laughlin
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), about twice the Nevada rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 6.4% across Nevada. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.4% across Nevada. In all, Laughlin runs above Nevada on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Nevada 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Laughlin, and more people treating it
47.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 72.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Laughlin, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 13.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nevada 14.5%), yet 27.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
Laughlin is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Laughlin is healthier than 17%. Against the 4,256 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
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 Laughlin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Laughlin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laughlin is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, #34 of 42 in Nevada. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); physical 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). Laughlin’s median household income is $45,685; among the 4,256 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where Laughlin compares well: binge drinking, 11.8% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Laughlin adults…
Laughlin runs above NV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Laughlin is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Laughlin as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laughlin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near Laughlin
1 community health center in Laughlin, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Laughlin; ≈ 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.
16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Laughlin adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Laughlin 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.
18.1% of Laughlin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Laughlin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughlin | C− | 33.3% | 17.5% | 18.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Laughlin adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Laughlin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Laughlin is better than Nevada on 6 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Laughlin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Laughlin | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.9%24.8–31.2 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.9 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%28.4–38.4 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.4–19.8 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.3%43.6–50.9 | 34% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 47.3%43.4–51 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.8%34.4–41.3 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.4%11.3–13.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.2%11.6–15 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%15.2–21 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15.7–20.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%27.4–36.1 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%9.9–13.8 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%34.3–42.4 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%11.5–15.5 | 14.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.3–82.3 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.8%51.4–58.2 | 58.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.8–89.9 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78–83.4 | 72.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%59.5–67.6 | 58.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.1%61.5–74.1 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.6–24.8 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%29.8–37.8 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.4–28.1 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%15.5–20.5 | 18% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.7–15.3 | 15.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 9.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%15.3–20.9 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43%39–47.2 | 33.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.5%21.8–27.4 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 15.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.4%11–13.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.2–8.9 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 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 Laughlin
Is Laughlin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laughlin is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #34 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 Laughlin?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 38.4%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Laughlin?
Exceptional Community Hospital Bullhead City in Bullhead City, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Laughlin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Laughlin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15.5%), 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 Laughlin 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 Laughlin.
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.