Health Profile of Pahrump, Nevada
Pahrump 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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C
Pahrump Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pahrump | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.3% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.9% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pahrump is 72.9 years, about 5.8 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 9.3%, lower than the Nevada average of 11.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.9% of residents, higher than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,670 residents in Pahrump are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,070 495 men · 576 women
- 75–84 4,117 2,168 men · 1,949 women
- 65–74 7,996 4,010 men · 3,986 women
- 50–64 10,486 4,953 men · 5,533 women
Younger residents
7,407 residents in Pahrump are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,352 1,207 boys · 1,145 girls
- 7–12 2,243 1,121 boys · 1,122 girls
- 3–7 1,674 804 boys · 870 girls
- 0–3 1,138 516 boys · 622 girls
About 6,762 residents in Pahrump (15.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pahrump | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 10.4% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Pahrump is about 37% higher than in Nevada. The rate of diabetes in Pahrump is about 29% higher than in Nevada. The rate of cancer in Pahrump is about 25% higher than in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pahrump | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.9% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.0% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pahrump is about 20% higher than in Nevada. The rate of binge drinking in Pahrump is about 16% lower than in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 85,653 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 942,186 minutes a day and 343.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pahrump is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.97 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 | Pahrump | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.24 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pahrump is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pahrump, 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 Pahrump, Nevada.
Is Pahrump, Nevada a healthy place to live?
Pahrump, Nevada has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Pahrump, Nevada?
People in Pahrump, Nevada can expect to live 72.9 years on average, 5.8 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7.
What is the uninsured rate in Pahrump, Nevada?
9.3% of residents in Pahrump, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.2 points below the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
What percentage of Pahrump, Nevada residents are obese?
35.3% of adults in Pahrump, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points above the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
What is the biggest health concern in Pahrump, Nevada?
Compared with Nevada as a whole, heart disease stands out most: the adult rate here is 10.4%, about 37% higher than the Nevada rate of 7.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pahrump, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 85,653 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 942,186 minutes a day and 343.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pahrump is 72.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.97 lifetimes a year.
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