Overall Health Rating
Least healthy county in Nevada
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Nye County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.2% | 11.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Nye County is 75.0 years, about 3.7 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7 years.
The uninsured population in Nye County is 9.2%, lower than the Nevada average of 11.3%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Nye County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.6% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.1% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Nye County is about 27% higher than in Nevada. The rate of self-rated poor health in Nye County is about 24% higher than in Nevada. The rate of diabetes in Nye County is about 22% higher than in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Nye County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.2% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.3% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Nye County is about 16% higher than in Nevada.
Air Quality
| Metric | Nye County | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.86 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Nye County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Nye County, Nevada has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Nevada, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Nye County, Nevada.
What is the health grade for Nye County, Nevada?
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Is Nye County, Nevada one of the healthiest counties in Nevada?
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What is the life expectancy in Nye County, Nevada?
The life expectancy in Nye County, Nevada is 75.0 years, lower than the Nevada average of 78.7 years.
What percentage of Nye County, Nevada residents are uninsured?
9.2% of Nye County, Nevada residents are uninsured, lower than the Nevada average of 11.3%.
What percentage of Nye County, Nevada residents are obese?
35.3% of Nye County, Nevada residents are classified as obese, higher than the Nevada average of 32.6%.