Derby Diversion Dam · Public domainWhere Wadsworth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wadsworth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wadsworth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wadsworth
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Wadsworth
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 7.1% across Nevada. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.4% across Nevada. Asthma is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 10.2% across Nevada. In all, Wadsworth runs above Nevada on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Wadsworth
48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.2% across Nevada. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Nevada 11.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wadsworth
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.8%), vs 18% across Nevada. No reliable transportation (17.6% vs 9.9%) and utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 27.3% 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 Wadsworth’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wadsworth adults…
Wadsworth runs above NV on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wadsworth 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.
27.3% of Wadsworth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Care in and near Wadsworth
No hospital or community health center in Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
How Wadsworth adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Wadsworth runs above Nevada.
2 in 5 Wadsworth 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.
Wadsworth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley | C+ | 35% | 10.9% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wadsworth adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wadsworth
Why doesn’t Wadsworth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wadsworth.
What hospital is closest to Wadsworth?
Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, 22.6 miles in a straight line from Wadsworth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wadsworth.
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.