Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Pahrump is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Pahrump differs from Nevada on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pahrump. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pahrump
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Pahrump
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 6.4% across Nevada. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 7.4% across Nevada. In all, Pahrump runs above Nevada on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Nevada 17%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Pahrump, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 12.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nevada 14.5%), yet 27.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 22.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Pahrump, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Nevada 34%), but 78.7% 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 Pahrump’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Pahrump’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pahrump is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #36 of 42 in Nevada. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 39% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Pahrump’s median household income is $62,109; among the 9,438 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Pahrump adults…
Pahrump runs above NV on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pahrump is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pahrump as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pahrump adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near Pahrump
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Pahrump, 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 Pahrump; ≈ 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.
419 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Pahrump adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
1 in 3 Pahrump 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.
15.6% of Pahrump adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Pahrump and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump | D | 39.5% | 16.1% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pahrump adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pahrump
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pahrump is better than Nevada on 5 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Pahrump’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pahrump | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.7%24.5–30.9 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.8 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%32.2–47 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.1%13.9–18.4 | 12% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.4%38.8–48 | 34% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.9%41–50.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.2%33.2–41.1 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.5–11.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%5–5.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%14.6–21.4 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.6–20.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32%27.2–37 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%10.2–15.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%29.7–41.9 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 14.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%71.7–79.6 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.8%51.7–59.9 | 58.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.9–89.2 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75–81.8 | 72.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.5%56–66.8 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%64.7–80 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.6–24.7 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.6–41.1 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%21.9–29.5 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 18% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.9–14.5 | 15.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 9.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.5–18.1 | 15.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.4%36.7–46 | 33.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.8%19.3–24.4 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 15.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.7%10.5–13.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5.1–6 | 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 Pahrump
Is Pahrump a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pahrump is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #36 of 42 in Nevada. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pahrump?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 47%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pahrump?
Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Pahrump’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pahrump have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–14.1%), 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 Pahrump more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pahrump.
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.