Health Profile of Sun Valley, Nevada
Sun Valley 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
Sun Valley Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.0% | 11.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.1% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sun Valley is 73.7 years, about 5.0 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 16.0%, higher than the Nevada average of 11.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.1% of residents, higher than the Nevada average of 17.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,263 residents in Sun Valley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 130 73 men · 57 women
- 75–84 824 344 men · 480 women
- 65–74 1,425 747 men · 678 women
- 50–64 3,885 2,001 men · 1,885 women
Younger residents
5,987 residents in Sun Valley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,812 935 boys · 876 girls
- 7–12 1,770 870 boys · 899 girls
- 3–7 1,366 700 boys · 666 girls
- 0–3 1,040 549 boys · 490 girls
About 1,095 residents in Sun Valley (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 11.4% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.5% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Sun Valley is about 24% lower than in Nevada. The rate of heart disease in Sun Valley is about 17% lower than in Nevada. The rate of diabetes in Sun Valley is about 16% lower than in Nevada.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.4% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.5% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Sun Valley are about the same as in Nevada.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,475 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 401,226 minutes a day and 146.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sun Valley is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.78 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 | Sun Valley | Nevada Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.67 | 4.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sun Valley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Sun Valley, NV Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Sun Valley, NV compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley, NV | 21,618 | 73.7 yrs #3/3 | 16.0% #3/3 | 29.5% #3/3 |
| Sparks, NV | 103,031 | 78.1 yrs | 10.2% | 26.9% |
| Reno, NV | 252,492 | 77.2 yrs | 11.1% | 27.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sun Valley, 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 Sun Valley, Nevada.
Is Sun Valley, Nevada a healthy place to live?
Sun Valley, 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 life expectancy in Sun Valley, Nevada?
People in Sun Valley, Nevada can expect to live 73.7 years on average, 5.0 years shorter than the Nevada average of 78.7.
What percentage of Sun Valley, Nevada residents are uninsured?
16.0% of residents in Sun Valley, Nevada have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 4.6 points above the Nevada rate of 11.4%.
How common is obesity in Sun Valley, Nevada?
29.5% of adults in Sun Valley, Nevada are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.1 points below the Nevada rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sun Valley, Nevada go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,475 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 401,226 minutes a day and 146.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sun Valley is 73.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.78 lifetimes a year.
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