Where Nelson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nelson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 89046. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nelson
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Nelson
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.5%), about twice the Nevada rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), about twice the Nevada rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.4% across Nevada. In all, Nelson runs above Nevada on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Nelson
53.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Nelson, and more people treating it
47.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 72.2% statewide. 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 Nelson’s likely range; Nelson’s figures come from ZIP code 89046, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nelson adults…
Nelson runs above NV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nelson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near Nelson
No hospital or community health center in Nelson 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 Nelson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
How Nelson adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Nelson 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.
19.7% of Nelson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Nelson 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 Nelson adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nelson
Why doesn’t Nelson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nelson.
What hospital is closest to Nelson?
Boulder City Hospital in Boulder City, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Nelson’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 Nelson.
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.