More adults with frequent mental distress in Nellis AFB than in almost every U.S. town
Nellis AFB differs from Nevada on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nellis AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nellis AFB
Dental care lags in Nellis AFB
43.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 30.5% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Nellis AFB
3 in 10 adults are in frequent mental distress (28.3%), vs 18.4% across Nevada. Depression is above the state too: 28.2%, vs 20.5% across Nevada. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Nellis AFB
Nellis AFB runs below Nevada on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (2.2% vs 7.4%), heart disease (2.5% vs 6.4%) and diabetes (5.3% vs 12%). A young population is part of it: only 1% of residents are 65 or older (Nevada 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Nellis AFB’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B.
What’s behind Nellis AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nellis AFB is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #21 of 42 in Nevada. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Nellis AFB’s median household income is $68,652; among the 10,413 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Where Nellis AFB compares well: high blood pressure, 21% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 22.8% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 11.7% (U.S. 25.3%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Nellis AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
How Nellis AFB adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Nellis AFB runs above Nevada.
4 in 10 Nellis AFB 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.
Out of every 100 Nellis AFB adults…
Nellis AFB runs below NV on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 1% of Nellis AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Nellis AFB
1 hospital in Nellis AFB, 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 Nellis AFB; ≈ 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.3% of Nellis AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Nellis AFB and the towns around it
Nellis AFB has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellis AFB | B− | 32.8% | 5.3% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Sunrise Manor | D | 36.2% | 14.5% | 19% | CDC place |
| North Las Vegas | C | 33.8% | 12.2% | 16.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nellis AFB adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nellis AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nellis AFB is better than Nevada on 8 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Nellis AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nellis AFB | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19.3–25.2 | 22.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.2 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 28.3%25.6–31.2 | 18.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%28.1–37.9 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21%18.5–23.8 | 34% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 22.8%20.2–25.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 10.2% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.2%2–2.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.6%1.5–1.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.5%26.4–34.7 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.3–22.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%21.8–29.2 | 26.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.4%18.2–24.9 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.2%40.6–49.5 | 39.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.1%14.2–20.5 | 14.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 63.2%58.4–67.7 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.7%40.4–47 | 58.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 69.9%65.8–73.8 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 42.8%39–46.7 | 72.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 44.7%40.6–48.7 | 58.6% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.9%56–69.5 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%24.8–32 | 20.5% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 44.6%40.2–49.6 | 36.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.4–35.6 | 27.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.8%23.9–32.4 | 18% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.2%21–28 | 15.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.6%14.4–19.2 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.2%15.1–19.8 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.3%24–33.3 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31.8–39.7 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 24.1%21.4–27.1 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 5.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10.2–13.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Nellis AFB
Is Nellis AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nellis AFB is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #21 of 42 in Nevada. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nellis AFB?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 37.9%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nellis AFB?
North Vista Hospital in North Las Vegas, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Nellis AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nellis AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.2–20.5%), 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 Nellis AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nellis AFB.
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.