Health Profile of Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon 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
Lyon County Around averageAmong the 3 least healthy counties in Nevada
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.6% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.0% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lyon County is 78.0 years, about 0.7 years shorter 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 19.0% of residents, higher than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,628 residents in Lyon County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 817 374 men · 442 women
- 75–84 3,429 1,703 men · 1,726 women
- 65–74 7,859 3,983 men · 3,876 women
- 50–64 12,524 6,514 men · 6,010 women
Younger residents
12,951 residents in Lyon County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,094 2,056 boys · 2,038 girls
- 7–12 3,860 2,052 boys · 1,808 girls
- 3–7 2,896 1,536 boys · 1,360 girls
- 0–3 2,101 1,065 boys · 1,036 girls
About 2,924 residents in Lyon County (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.5% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lyon County are about the same as in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.8% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.2% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lyon County are about the same as in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 107,375 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 431.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lyon County is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 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 | Lyon County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.95 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lyon County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Lyon County, NV Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Lyon County, NV is the largest of the 6 counties compared here, 61,677 residents against a local median of 4,542. Where Lyon County, NV breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 61% above the local median of 6.0% at 9.6%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 7.7% on uninsured, so Lyon County, NV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Lyon County, NV has the 4th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County, NV | 61,677 | 78.0 yrs #5/6 | 9.6% #4/6 | 35.5% #5/6 |
| Douglas County, NV | 49,623 | 79.8 yrs | 6.0% | 30.5% |
| Storey County, NV | 4,137 | 80.6 yrs | 4.4% | 30.1% |
| Carson City, NV | 58,384 | 77.5 yrs | 11.2% | 33.5% |
| Alpine County, CA | 1,616 | 80.4 yrs | 3.7% | 32.6% |
| Mineral County, NV | 4,542 | 80.3 yrs | 11.4% | 36.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lyon 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 Lyon County, Nevada.
Is Lyon County, Nevada a healthy place to live?
Lyon 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 Lyon County, Nevada one of the healthiest counties in Nevada?
Lyon County ranks 14th 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 life expectancy in Lyon County, Nevada?
People in Lyon County, Nevada can expect to live 78.0 years on average, 0.7 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7.
How many people lack health insurance in Lyon County, Nevada?
9.6% of residents in Lyon County, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.8 points below the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Lyon County, Nevada?
35.5% of adults in Lyon County, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.9 points above the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lyon County, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 107,375 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 431.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lyon County is 78.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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