Photo: Trevor Bexon · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Reno as a whole is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Reno differs from Nevada on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reno. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reno
Binge drinking is the habit Reno doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 15.7% across Nevada, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Reno has four hospitals within its borders
4 hospitals and 4 community health centers are inside Reno. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Health varies a lot right around Reno
Grades next door run from Mogul (A) to Sun Valley (C−). Reno is a B. Around town ↓
Reno is an active town
Only 21.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.2% across Nevada. The town has 201 miles of trails across 87 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Diabetes and high blood pressure are less common in Reno
Reno runs below Nevada on diabetes (9.5% vs 12%) and high blood pressure (28.2% vs 34%). 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 Reno’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Reno’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reno is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #9 of 42 in Nevada. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Reno’s median household income is $80,760; among the 10,710 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Few Nevada towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Reno is healthier than 80% of graded towns, against 65% nationally.
At 283,621 residents, Reno is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
201 miles of trails across 87 parks and preserves
Care in and near Reno
4 hospitals and 4 community health centers in Reno, 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 Reno; ≈ 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).
Reno and the towns around it
Reno’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | B | 28.4% | 9.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Verdi | B+ | 27.7% | 11.2% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Lemmon Valley | B | 29.2% | 10.3% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Mogul | A | 26.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Sparks | B | 28.6% | 9.8% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Cold Springs | B | 29.8% | 9.5% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Golden Valley | B+ | 27.5% | 11.2% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Sun Valley | C− | 33.2% | 12.3% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Reno adults…
Reno runs below NV on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reno adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
How Reno adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
2 in 5 Reno 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.
13.7% of Reno adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Reno adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Reno
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Reno is better than Nevada on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Reno’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Reno | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%19.2–23.5 | 22.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.5–15.4 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.6–20.5 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%24–33.1 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 12% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%25.4–31.2 | 34% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.3–39.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.3–26.2 | 24.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.8–14.3 | 11.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.3–14.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%18.9–25.2 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.2–21.9 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%33.9–43 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%11.5–14.6 | 14.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%69.9–76.9 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%56.8–63.7 | 58.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.6–84.5 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%66.5–72.8 | 72.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59.7–68 | 58.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%65.2–77.7 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.9–25 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.4%34.7–42.7 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22.5–28.8 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%15.1–18.8 | 18% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%12.4–15.7 | 15.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.8–10 | 9.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%12.1–15.6 | 15.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%27.8–34.5 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.5–17.9 | 15.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%5–5.8 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 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 Reno
Is Reno a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reno is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #9 of 42 in Nevada. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Reno?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24% and 33.1%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Reno?
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Reno’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Reno have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–14.6%), 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 Reno more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reno.
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.