Health Profile of Sparks, Nevada
Sparks 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
Sparks Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sparks | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.2% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.6% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sparks is 78.1 years, about 0.7 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 10.2%, lower than the Nevada average of 11.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.6% of residents, lower than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
34,015 residents in Sparks are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,769 626 men · 1,142 women
- 75–84 4,218 1,871 men · 2,347 women
- 65–74 9,132 4,325 men · 4,807 women
- 50–64 18,897 9,564 men · 9,333 women
Younger residents
22,963 residents in Sparks are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,729 3,474 boys · 3,256 girls
- 7–12 6,943 3,654 boys · 3,289 girls
- 3–7 5,381 2,925 boys · 2,456 girls
- 0–3 3,910 2,179 boys · 1,731 girls
About 4,432 residents in Sparks (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sparks | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.9% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Sparks is about 22% lower than in Nevada. The rate of heart disease in Sparks is about 20% lower than in Nevada. The rate of obesity in Sparks is about 17% lower than in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sparks | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.1% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.9% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Sparks are about the same as in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 154,080 cigarettes a day, 4.6 million a month, or 56.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 618.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sparks is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 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 | Sparks | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.65 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sparks is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Sparks, NV Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Sparks, NV compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks, NV | 103,031 | 78.1 yrs #1/3 | 10.2% #1/3 | 26.9% #1/3 |
| Sun Valley, NV | 21,618 | 73.7 yrs | 16.0% | 29.5% |
| Reno, NV | 252,492 | 77.2 yrs | 11.1% | 27.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sparks, 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 Sparks, Nevada.
What is the health grade for Sparks, Nevada?
Sparks, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Sparks, Nevada?
People in Sparks, Nevada can expect to live 78.1 years on average, 0.7 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7.
What is the uninsured rate in Sparks, Nevada?
10.2% of residents in Sparks, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 1.2 points below the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
How common is obesity in Sparks, Nevada?
26.9% of adults in Sparks, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.7 points below the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sparks, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 154,080 cigarettes a day, 4.6 million a month, or 56.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 618.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sparks is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 lifetimes a year.
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