Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Nevada is healthier than 31%
Nevada differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nevada. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nevada
Against towns with similar incomes, Nevada’s lead shrinks
Nevada is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 5,778 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$150K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Nevada keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.2% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Nevada
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Nevada adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Texas figure falls outside Nevada’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Nevada’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nevada is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 47%).
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). Nevada’s median household income is $119,750; among the 5,778 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$150K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nevada adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Nevada adults…
Nevada runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Nevada adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Nevada
No hospital or community health center in Nevada 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 Nevada; ≈ 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 Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Nevada adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Nevada does better than Texas.
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.
Nevada and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nevada adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nevada
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nevada is better than Texas on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Nevada’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nevada | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15–21.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.1–15 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.7–19.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%31–42.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.1 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.6–38 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34.1–41.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8%21–26.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.8–10.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.2–16 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%18.4–26.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.9–21.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%32.1–40.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.1–14.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%71.1–78 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%60.1–66.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.3–89.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%72.7–79 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%59.1–67.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%70–81.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.4–27 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%20.2–25.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%10–12.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9.4–12 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.4–8.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24–32.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.5–14.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.5–15.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.6–4.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Nevada
Is Nevada a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nevada is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nevada?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 42.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nevada?
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe in Rowlett, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Nevada’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nevada have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–14.1%), against 19.1% across Texas.
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 Nevada more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nevada.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.