Overall Health Rating
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Nevada
- Washoe County (101% of U.S. avg)
- Douglas County (101% of U.S. avg)
- Storey County (101% of U.S. avg)
- Nye County (97% of U.S. avg)
- Mineral County (97% of U.S. avg)
- Lyon County (99% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Nevada | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Nevada is 78.7 years, about 0.4 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Nevada is 11.3%, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Nevada | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.8% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Nevada are about the same as in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Nevada | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Nevada are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Nevada | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Nevada is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Nevada has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Nevada.
What is the health grade for Nevada?
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Is Nevada one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Nevada?
The life expectancy in Nevada is 78.7 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Nevada residents are uninsured?
11.3% of Nevada residents are uninsured, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Nevada residents are obese?
32.6% of Nevada residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.