Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Sun Valley is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Sun Valley differs from Nevada on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sun Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sun Valley
Every town around Sun Valley scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Sun Valley’s C−, from Sparks (B) to Spanish Springs (A−). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in Sun Valley
49.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sun Valley
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27%), vs 18% across Nevada. No reliable transportation (13.7% vs 9.9%) and housing insecurity (21.4% vs 15.6%) are higher too. 21.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Sun Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Sun Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sun Valley is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #33 of 42 in Nevada. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Sun Valley’s median household income is $77,446; among the 10,799 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 12%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sun Valley compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Sun Valley and the towns around it
Sun Valley’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley | C− | 33.2% | 12.3% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Spanish Springs | A− | 27.5% | 9.3% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Golden Valley | B+ | 27.5% | 11.2% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Sparks | B | 28.6% | 9.8% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Reno | B | 28.4% | 9.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sun Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.9% of Sun Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Out of every 100 Sun Valley adults…
Sun Valley runs below NV on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Sun Valley residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Sun Valley
1 community health center in Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley; ≈ 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.
63 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Sun Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sun Valley runs above Nevada.
2 in 5 Sun Valley 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sun Valley adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sun Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sun Valley is better than Nevada on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside Sun Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sun Valley | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.7%27.6–33.8 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.1 | 14.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.6–22.9 | 18.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%28.2–38.3 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%27.8–34.1 | 34% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.7–40.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.9–28 | 24.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 6.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.7%18.4–25.6 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.4%26.5–34.5 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.1–20.6 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%37–46.4 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.8%19.8–25.8 | 14.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%67.7–75.1 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.1%45.4–52.8 | 58.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.8%77.4–82.1 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.4%66–72.6 | 72.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.3%51.9–60.8 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.4%59.4–73.2 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.2–25.4 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.5%37.6–46 | 36.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.7%26.3–33.6 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27%23.9–30.3 | 18% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.4%18.9–24.2 | 15.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.9%19.1–25.1 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.9%35–42.9 | 33.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.7–19.7 | 15.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.8%18.5–23.1 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.5–9 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10–12.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%5–5.9 | 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 Sun Valley
Is Sun Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sun Valley is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #33 of 42 in Nevada. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 12%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sun Valley?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 38.3%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sun Valley?
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Sun Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sun Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.8–25.8%), 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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley.
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.