Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, West Wendover is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
West Wendover differs from Nevada on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Wendover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Wendover
The nearest ER is 87 miles from West Wendover
The closest emergency room is Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, 86.6 miles away in a straight line. And 14.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9.9% across Nevada. For everyday care, Nevada Health Centers is closer (0.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in West Wendover
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.8%), vs 18% across Nevada. Housing insecurity (23.2% vs 15.6%) and no reliable transportation (14.6% vs 9.9%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in West Wendover has no health insurance
25.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 14.5% across Nevada. Checkups ↓
West Wendover is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Wendover is healthier than 12%. Against the 5,418 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 33%. Health Grade ↓
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 West Wendover’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind West Wendover’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Wendover is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #37 of 42 in Nevada. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 39% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). West Wendover’s median household income is $49,013; among the 5,418 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Wendover compares well: arthritis, 21.3% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.8% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.6% (U.S. 6.4%).
Care in and near West Wendover
1 community health center in West Wendover, 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 West Wendover; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.6% of West Wendover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Nevada.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Wendover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nevada.
Out of every 100 West Wendover adults…
West Wendover runs below NV on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of West Wendover residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nevada. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nevada
Share of adults, with the Nevada figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How West Wendover adults are doing
About the same as Nevada on each measure.
4 in 10 West Wendover 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.
West Wendover and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wendover | D | 41.5% | 12.8% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Wendover adults live with a disability (Nevada 33.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Wendover
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Wendover is better than Nevada on 3 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Nevada figure falls inside West Wendover’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Wendover | NV | U.S. | vs NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%25–33.2 | 22.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.7–19.1 | 14.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.2–22.2 | 18.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%34.1–48.9 | 31.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11–14.6 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%26.5–34.3 | 34% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%30.2–38.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.3%18.5–24.2 | 24.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 10.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.1–16.8 | 11.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15–21 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%28.2–39.2 | 26.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.5–20.1 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%33.6–46.7 | 39.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 25.3%20.7–30.3 | 14.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.4%63.2–73 | 73.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.3%49.9–58.6 | 58.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.1%75.7–82 | 84.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.6%63.6–71.2 | 72.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.4%49.8–61 | 58.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.9%58.8–76.1 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%16.7–23.6 | 20.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%30.8–41.5 | 36.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24–32.7 | 27.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.8%24–34 | 18% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.2%19.6–27.2 | 15.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.9%11.8–16.2 | 9.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.6%12.4–17 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.6%19.1–28.4 | 15.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%33.3–44 | 33.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.7–18.5 | 15.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%17.7–23.4 | 15.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–7.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 5.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 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 West Wendover
Is West Wendover a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Wendover is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #37 of 42 in Nevada. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Wendover?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 48.9%, against 31.3% across Nevada and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in West Wendover have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 25.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.7–30.3%), 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 West Wendover 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 West Wendover.
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.