Photo: Meridethmyers · Public domainOn CDC estimates, North Las Vegas as a whole is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
North Las Vegas differs from Nevada on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Las Vegas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Las Vegas
Making ends meet is harder in North Las Vegas
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25%), vs 18% across Nevada. Housing insecurity (22.1% vs 15.6%) and utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 21.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More North Las Vegas adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31.1%), vs 27.3% across Nevada. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.7%, vs 18.4% across Nevada. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in North Las Vegas
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
North Las Vegas has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 4 community health centers are inside North Las Vegas. 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 North Las Vegas’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind North Las Vegas’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Las Vegas is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #30 of 42 in Nevada. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). North Las Vegas’ median household income is $79,542; among the 10,769 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$99K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where North Las Vegas compares well: arthritis, 21.6% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.4% (U.S. 6.4%).
At 296,653 residents, North Las Vegas is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.8% of North Las Vegas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
How North Las Vegas adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, North Las Vegas runs above Nevada.
2 in 5 North Las Vegas adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Keeping up with care
Share of North Las Vegas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near North Las Vegas
3 hospitals and 4 community health centers in North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas; ≈ 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 North Las Vegas adults…
North Las Vegas runs below NV on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of North Las Vegas residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
85 miles of trails across 46 parks and preserves
North Las Vegas and the towns around it
North Las Vegas’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas | C | 33.8% | 12.2% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Las Vegas | C | 32.4% | 12.5% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Sunrise Manor | D | 36.2% | 14.5% | 19% | CDC place |
| Nellis AFB | B− | 32.8% | 5.3% | 19.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Las Vegas adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Las Vegas
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Las Vegas is better than Nevada on 3 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside North Las Vegas’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Las Vegas | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%22.6–27.4 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.9–17.1 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.6–22.9 | 18.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%28.9–38.9 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%30–36.4 | 34% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%32–38.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.4–24.1 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.8–19 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%25.7–33.2 | 26.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.1 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.6%39.2–47.7 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.6%17.5–21.9 | 14.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%68.1–75.5 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.4%49–55.6 | 58.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%80.1–84.2 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.9%65.7–71.9 | 72.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.1%52–60 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%63.7–75.6 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%17.8–23.8 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.8%35.8–44.2 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.6–35 | 27.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25%22.6–27.7 | 18% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.1%19.8–24.7 | 15.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%12.1–15.4 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.6%12.3–15.2 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.8%19.2–24.5 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.7%32.2–39.3 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%14.1–17.4 | 15.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16.4–20.2 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.7–7.8 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.4–5.1 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 North Las Vegas
Is North Las Vegas a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Las Vegas is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #30 of 42 in Nevada. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Las Vegas?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 38.9%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Las Vegas?
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - North Las Vegas in North Las Vegas, 5.1 miles in a straight line from North Las Vegas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in North Las Vegas have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.5–21.9%), 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 North Las Vegas more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Las Vegas.
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.