Health Profile of Reno, Nevada
Reno 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
Reno Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Reno | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.9% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Reno is 77.2 years, about 1.5 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, lower than the Nevada average of 11.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.9% of residents, lower than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
81,585 residents in Reno are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,733 1,545 men · 2,187 women
- 75–84 10,351 4,773 men · 5,578 women
- 65–74 21,848 10,755 men · 11,093 women
- 50–64 45,653 23,479 men · 22,173 women
Younger residents
49,612 residents in Reno are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 15,174 7,776 boys · 7,399 girls
- 7–12 14,894 7,322 boys · 7,572 girls
- 3–7 11,277 5,469 boys · 5,809 girls
- 0–3 8,266 4,122 boys · 4,143 girls
About 11,336 residents in Reno (4.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Reno | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.1% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Reno is about 22% lower than in Nevada. The rate of heart disease in Reno is about 21% lower than in Nevada. The rate of cancer in Reno is about 19% lower than in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Reno | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.0% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.7% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Reno are about the same as in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 384,720 cigarettes a day, 11.5 million a month, or 140.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.2 million minutes a day and 1.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Reno is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.10 lifetimes a day, or 38 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 | Reno | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.33 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Reno is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Reno, NV Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Reno, NV compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 252,492 | 77.2 yrs #2/3 | 11.1% #2/3 | 27.1% #2/3 |
| Sun Valley, NV | 21,618 | 73.7 yrs | 16.0% | 29.5% |
| Sparks, NV | 103,031 | 78.1 yrs | 10.2% | 26.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Reno, 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 Reno, Nevada.
How healthy is Reno, Nevada?
Reno, 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.
How long do people live in Reno, Nevada?
People in Reno, Nevada can expect to live 77.2 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7.
What percentage of Reno, Nevada residents are uninsured?
11.1% of residents in Reno, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, about the same as the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
What is the obesity rate in Reno, Nevada?
27.1% of adults in Reno, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.5 points below the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Reno, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 384,720 cigarettes a day, 11.5 million a month, or 140.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.2 million minutes a day and 1.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Reno is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.10 lifetimes a day, or 38 lifetimes a year.
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