Where Skyland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Skyland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Skyland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skyland
Cancer and arthritis run high in Skyland
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.4%), about twice the Nevada rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.4%), vs 24.8% across Nevada. In all, Skyland runs above Nevada on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 54% of residents are 65 or older (Nevada 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Skyland is an active town
Only 14.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.2% across Nevada. The town has 15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. Habits ↓
Skyland is short on primary care and mental health care
Skyland’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Skyland keeps up with checkups
It beats Nevada on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.3% vs 73.9%) and dentist visits (77.5% vs 58.2%). 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 Skyland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Skyland adults…
Skyland runs below NV on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Skyland is an older town: 54% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Skyland as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Skyland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Care in and near Skyland
No hospital or community health center in Skyland 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 Skyland; ≈ 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 Skyland adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Skyland does better than Nevada.
1 in 4 Skyland 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.
3.8% of Skyland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Skyland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Cove | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakeridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Kingsbury | A | 26.5% | 9.6% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Zephyr Cove and Lakeridge: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Skyland adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Skyland
Why doesn’t Skyland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Skyland.
What hospital is closest to Skyland?
Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Skyland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Skyland?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is El Dorado Community Health Center South Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Skyland.
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.