Health Profile of Fernley, Nevada
Fernley 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.
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B
Fernley Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fernley | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.6% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.6% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fernley is 79.5 years, about 0.8 years longer than the Nevada average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, lower than the Nevada average of 11.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.6% of residents, lower than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,605 residents in Fernley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 266 123 men · 143 women
- 75–84 995 440 men · 555 women
- 65–74 2,290 1,240 men · 1,051 women
- 50–64 4,053 1,977 men · 2,077 women
Younger residents
5,681 residents in Fernley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,620 757 boys · 864 girls
- 7–12 1,772 898 boys · 874 girls
- 3–7 1,358 706 boys · 653 girls
- 0–3 930 485 boys · 445 girls
About 714 residents in Fernley (3.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fernley | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Fernley is about 17% lower than in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fernley | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.7% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.6% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Fernley are about the same as in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,103 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 430,132 minutes a day and 157.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fernley is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.76 lifetimes 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 | Fernley | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.31 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fernley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fernley, Nevada has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Nevada, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Fernley, Nevada.
Is Fernley, Nevada a healthy place to live?
Fernley, Nevada has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Fernley, Nevada?
People in Fernley, Nevada can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the Nevada average of 78.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Fernley, Nevada?
9.6% of residents in Fernley, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.9 points below the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
How common is obesity in Fernley, Nevada?
34.5% of adults in Fernley, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.9 points above the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fernley, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,103 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 430,132 minutes a day and 157.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fernley is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.76 lifetimes a year.
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