Health Profile of Lander County, Nevada
Lander 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.
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B
Lander County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lander County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.0% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lander County is 79.8 years, about 1.1 years longer than the Nevada average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the Nevada average of 11.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.0% of residents, higher than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
2,005 residents in Lander County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 86 36 men · 50 women
- 75–84 197 89 men · 108 women
- 65–74 495 257 men · 238 women
- 50–64 1,228 668 men · 559 women
Younger residents
1,457 residents in Lander County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 454 260 boys · 194 girls
- 7–12 445 244 boys · 201 girls
- 3–7 332 172 boys · 159 girls
- 0–3 226 112 boys · 114 girls
About 194 residents in Lander County (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lander County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lander County are about the same as in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lander County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.4% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.8% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lander County are about the same as in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 8,943 cigarettes a day, 268,292 a month, or 3.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 98,374 minutes a day and 35.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lander County is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.86 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 | Lander County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 3.78 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 3.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lander County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Lander County, NV Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Lander County, NV is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 5,770 residents against a local median of 17,289. The measure that sets Lander County, NV apart most is uninsured: 4.8%, 46% below the local median of 8.8%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 4.0% on uninsured, so Lander County, NV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lander County, NV has the lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County, NV | 5,770 | 79.8 yrs #2/6 | 4.8% #1/6 | 35.2% #5/6 |
| Eureka County, NV | 1,585 | 81.4 yrs | 12.0% | 33.6% |
| Churchill County, NV | 25,797 | 78.1 yrs | 8.0% | 32.5% |
| Pershing County, NV | 6,487 | 79.6 yrs | 10.4% | 33.6% |
| Humboldt County, NV | 17,289 | 77.9 yrs | 8.7% | 31.9% |
| Nye County, NV | 54,344 | 75.0 yrs | 8.8% | 35.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lander County, 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 Lander County, Nevada.
Is Lander County, Nevada a healthy place to live?
Lander County, 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.
Is Lander County, Nevada one of the healthiest counties in Nevada?
Lander County ranks 7th healthiest out of 16 counties in Nevada by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Lander County, Nevada?
People in Lander County, Nevada can expect to live 79.8 years on average, 1.1 years longer than the Nevada average of 78.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Lander County, Nevada?
4.8% of residents in Lander County, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 6.6 points below the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
How common is obesity in Lander County, Nevada?
35.2% of adults in Lander County, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.6 points above the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lander County, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 8,943 cigarettes a day, 268,292 a month, or 3.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 98,374 minutes a day and 35.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lander County is 79.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.86 lifetimes a year.
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