Bristol Wells Town Site · Photo: David Syzdek · CC BY 2.0Where Mount Wilson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mount Wilson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 89043. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Wilson
The nearest ER is 42 miles from Mount Wilson
The closest emergency room is Grover C Dils Medical Center in Caliente, 42.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Mount Wilson
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.4% across Nevada. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.9%), vs 24.8% across Nevada. In all, Mount Wilson runs above Nevada on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Mount Wilson 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Mount Wilson is insured
Only 9.9% 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 Mount Wilson’s likely range; Mount Wilson’s figures come from ZIP code 89043, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Mount Wilson
No hospital or community health center in Mount Wilson 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 Mount Wilson; ≈ 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 Mount Wilson adults…
Mount Wilson runs above NV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Mount Wilson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Wilson 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.
How Mount Wilson adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Mount Wilson 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.
Mount Wilson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Mount Wilson adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mount Wilson
Why doesn’t Mount Wilson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mount Wilson.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Wilson.
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.