Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Schurz residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Schurz, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Schurz. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schurz
Dental care lags in Schurz
43.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 36.8% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Schurz
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.4%), about twice the Nevada rate. Habits ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Schurz
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.4% across Nevada. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.6%, vs 12% across Nevada. In all, Schurz runs above Nevada on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Schurz’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Schurz adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
Out of every 100 Schurz adults…
Schurz runs above NV on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Schurz
No hospital or community health center in Schurz 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 Schurz; ≈ 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).
How Schurz adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Schurz runs above Nevada.
2 in 5 Schurz 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.
33.5% of Schurz adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Schurz 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 Schurz adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Schurz
Why doesn’t Schurz have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Schurz.
What hospital is closest to Schurz?
South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Schurz’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 Schurz.
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.