Health Profile of Esmeralda County, Nevada
Esmeralda County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
-
N/A
Esmeralda County Not enough data
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.7% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.6% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
The uninsured rate is 4.7%, lower than the Nevada average of 11.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.6% of residents, higher than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
580 residents in Esmeralda County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 16 9 men · 6 women
- 75–84 80 45 men · 35 women
- 65–74 185 93 men · 93 women
- 50–64 299 173 men · 126 women
Younger residents
141 residents in Esmeralda County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 42 19 boys · 23 girls
- 7–12 48 17 boys · 31 girls
- 3–7 33 15 boys · 18 girls
- 0–3 18 10 boys · 8 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 11.3% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Esmeralda County is about 49% higher than in Nevada. The rate of diabetes in Esmeralda County is about 36% higher than in Nevada. The rate of cancer in Esmeralda County is about 31% higher than in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.2% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.4% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Esmeralda County is about 19% lower than in Nevada. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Esmeralda County is about 17% higher than in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1,989 cigarettes a day, 59,674 a month, or 726,029 a year!
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Esmeralda County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.62 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Esmeralda County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Esmeralda County, NV Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Esmeralda County, NV is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 1,028 residents against a local median of 18,739. Where Esmeralda County, NV breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 47% below the local median of 8.8% at 4.7%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 4.4% on uninsured, so Esmeralda County, NV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Esmeralda County, NV has the lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County, NV | 1,028 | — | 4.7% #1/6 | 34.4% #4/6 |
| Mineral County, NV | 4,542 | 80.3 yrs | 11.4% | 36.6% |
| Nye County, NV | 54,344 | 75.0 yrs | 8.8% | 35.3% |
| Mono County, CA | 13,148 | 80.9 yrs | 8.8% | 30.1% |
| Inyo County, CA | 18,739 | 80.8 yrs | 7.0% | 29.2% |
| Churchill County, NV | 25,797 | 78.1 yrs | 8.0% | 32.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
What percentage of Esmeralda County, Nevada residents are uninsured?
4.7% of residents in Esmeralda County, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 6.7 points below the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
What percentage of Esmeralda County, Nevada residents are obese?
34.4% of adults in Esmeralda County, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.8 points above the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
What is the biggest health concern in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
Compared with Nevada as a whole, heart disease stands out most: the adult rate here is 11.3%, about 49% higher than the Nevada rate of 7.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Esmeralda County, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 1,989 cigarettes a day, 59,674 a month, or 726,029 a year!
Analyze any area in the US
Get local demographics for any address, aggregated by drive time or radius, on the interactive map.
Explore the map →