Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0Where McDermitt residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McDermitt, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McDermitt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McDermitt
The nearest ER is 70 miles from McDermitt
The closest emergency room is Humboldt General Hospital in Winnemucca, 70.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in McDermitt
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. 36% of adults have arthritis, vs 24.8% across Nevada. COPD is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.1% across Nevada. In all, McDermitt runs above Nevada on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in McDermitt is insured
Only 8.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 14.5% across Nevada. 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 McDermitt’s likely range.
Care in and near McDermitt
No hospital or community health center in McDermitt 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 McDermitt; ≈ 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 McDermitt adults…
McDermitt runs above NV on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of McDermitt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How McDermitt adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 McDermitt 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.
13% of McDermitt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
McDermitt 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 McDermitt adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McDermitt
Why doesn’t McDermitt have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McDermitt.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McDermitt.
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.