Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Mina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mina
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Mina
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.9%), more than twice the Nevada rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.5%), more than twice the Nevada rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 3.4% across Nevada. In all, Mina runs above Nevada on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Mina
47% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 27.2% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Mina, and more people treating it
52.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 72.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Mina
The closest emergency room is Mount Grant General Hospital in Hawthorne, 29.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Mina’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mina adults…
Mina runs above NV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near Mina
No hospital or community health center in Mina 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 Mina; ≈ 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.
How Mina adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Mina 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.
19.5% of Mina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Mina 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 Mina adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mina
Why doesn’t Mina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mina.
What hospital is closest to Mina?
Mount Grant General Hospital in Hawthorne, 29.4 miles in a straight line from Mina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mina.
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.