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Nevada Health Statistics
31.4% of adults have obesity, #37 highest among states. Compare 17 counties and the largest cities.
- Obesity
- 31.4%
- -1.9 pts
- Diabetes
- 12.0%
- about the same
- Smoking
- 14.6%
- +1.8 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 14.5%
- +3.4 pts
Health by county
Share of adults, A to Z. Select a name for all 40 measures.
| County | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Depression | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 33.1% | 12.1% | 14.4% | 21.4% | 12.9% |
| Churchill | 37.8% | 11.7% | 16.1% | 22.0% | 11.4% |
| Clark | 31.4% | 12.4% | 14.8% | 20.3% | 15.4% |
| Douglas | 27.1% | 12.2% | 12.0% | 18.9% | 8.6% |
| Elko | 38.0% | 11.0% | 17.1% | 21.5% | 13.9% |
| Esmeralda | 36.1% | 17.7% | 18.2% | 20.2% | 14.7% |
| Eureka | 38.8% | 16.1% | 21.8% | 23.5% | 12.3% |
| Humboldt | 36.2% | 11.5% | 15.6% | 21.7% | 14.0% |
| Lander | 35.1% | 13.0% | 17.8% | 22.8% | 13.9% |
| Lincoln | 31.6% | 11.8% | 15.0% | 21.2% | 9.4% |
| Lyon | 35.2% | 12.3% | 15.9% | 21.4% | 12.4% |
| Mineral | 38.2% | 17.6% | 21.4% | 22.3% | 13.9% |
| Nye | 39.7% | 15.7% | 17.7% | 21.0% | 13.1% |
| Pershing | 35.7% | 12.1% | 17.0% | 19.6% | 15.0% |
| Storey | 31.6% | 12.4% | 12.1% | 19.7% | 8.7% |
| Washoe | 28.5% | 10.0% | 12.6% | 21.1% | 12.0% |
| White Pine | 34.4% | 12.6% | 17.5% | 21.5% | 13.2% |
Largest cities
Share of adults, largest population first
| City | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Depression | Uninsured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 32.4% | 12.5% | 15.6% | 21.1% | 17.0% |
| Henderson | 28.9% | 10.9% | 12.8% | 21.0% | 10.3% |
| Reno | 28.4% | 9.5% | 12.8% | 21.9% | 13.0% |
| North Las Vegas | 33.8% | 12.2% | 16.1% | 20.7% | 19.6% |
| Enterprise | 27.8% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 20.0% | 11.1% |
| Spring Valley | 29.3% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 20.0% | 12.9% |
| Sunrise Manor | 36.2% | 14.5% | 19.0% | 21.2% | 25.6% |
| Paradise | 33.2% | 13.2% | 17.0% | 21.0% | 17.4% |
| Sparks | 28.6% | 9.8% | 12.9% | 21.3% | 13.8% |
| Carson City | 33.1% | 12.3% | 14.7% | 21.6% | 13.1% |
| Whitney | 33.0% | 13.1% | 17.0% | 21.0% | 19.1% |
| Pahrump | 39.5% | 16.1% | 18.0% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| Winchester | 36.1% | 15.2% | 19.7% | 21.1% | 24.2% |
| Summerlin South | 26.1% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 19.4% | 7.3% |
| Fernley | 35.0% | 10.9% | 16.2% | 22.5% | 11.7% |
| Sun Valley | 33.2% | 12.3% | 17.7% | 22.3% | 22.8% |
| Elko | 37.5% | 10.2% | 16.4% | 21.8% | 14.8% |
| Mesquite | 29.5% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 19.8% | 13.6% |
| Spanish Springs | 27.5% | 9.3% | 11.5% | 21.5% | 7.5% |
| Dayton | 32.9% | 11.2% | 13.5% | 21.0% | 10.1% |
| Spring Creek | 36.9% | 9.5% | 16.7% | 23.2% | 9.6% |
| Boulder City | 29.1% | 12.4% | 13.3% | 21.6% | 8.1% |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 28.2% | 11.8% | 14.0% | 20.3% | 9.8% |
| Cold Springs | 29.8% | 9.5% | 14.8% | 22.9% | 10.7% |
| Incline Village | 25.6% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 19.8% | 7.6% |
| Fallon | 37.4% | 11.3% | 16.4% | 22.8% | 11.8% |
| Laughlin | 33.3% | 17.5% | 18.1% | 21.7% | 13.4% |
| Winnemucca | 36.0% | 10.6% | 15.6% | 22.3% | 14.3% |
| Johnson Lane | 26.7% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 18.8% | 6.9% |
| Moapa Valley | 30.0% | 11.0% | 15.3% | 23.3% | 9.6% |
| Gardnerville | 28.1% | 12.0% | 13.0% | 20.1% | 9.5% |
| Indian Hills | 27.6% | 11.5% | 12.4% | 19.6% | 10.1% |
| Silver Springs | 37.9% | 15.2% | 20.6% | 23.2% | 12.0% |
| Lemmon Valley | 29.2% | 10.3% | 13.8% | 21.9% | 11.5% |
| West Wendover | 41.5% | 12.8% | 17.8% | 20.0% | 25.3% |
| Nellis AFB | 32.8% | 5.3% | 19.2% | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Ely | 33.8% | 12.2% | 16.8% | 22.2% | 12.2% |
| Battle Mountain | 36.8% | 13.8% | 19.4% | 23.7% | 15.0% |
| Minden | 27.0% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 19.5% | 7.5% |
| Yerington | 39.7% | 17.0% | 21.0% | 22.5% | 16.2% |
Nevada compared with the U.S.
Population-weighted average of all counties
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4%-1.9 pts | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.0%about the same | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0%about the same | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 38.1%+1.7 pts | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%about the same | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4%about the same | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 10.2%about the same | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.1%+0.6 pts | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.4%about the same | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.8%about the same | 25.2% |
| Depression | 20.5%-1.1 pts | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 11.6%-1.0 pts | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 14.6%+1.8 pts | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%about the same | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 26.2%+1.0 pts | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 39.8%+3.7 pts | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 14.5%+3.4 pts | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 73.8%-3.0 pts | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 58.1%-3.6 pts | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 72.2%-3.3 pts | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.9%-1.3 pts | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 58.5%-5.2 pts | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 69.1%-7.0 pts | 76.1% |
Health status
| Adults with | Here | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor general health | 22.3%+2.5 pts | 19.8% |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.4%+1.9 pts | 16.5% |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.9%+1.6 pts | 13.3% |
Disability
| Adults with | Here | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Any disability | 33.7%+3.3 pts | 30.4% |
| Mobility disability | 15.3%+1.5 pts | 13.8% |
| Cognitive disability | 15.7%+1.4 pts | 14.3% |
| Hearing disability | 7.3%+0.5 pts | 6.8% |
| Vision disability | 5.9%+0.6 pts | 5.3% |
| Self-care disability | 4.1%about the same | 3.8% |
| Independent living disability | 8.6%+0.5 pts | 8.1% |
Social needs
| Adults with | Here | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Loneliness | 36.8%+2.7 pts | 34.1% |
| Lack of social and emotional support | 27.3%+2.7 pts | 24.6% |
| Food insecurity in the past year | 18.0%+2.1 pts | 15.9% |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) in the past year | 15.1%+2.3 pts | 12.8% |
| Housing insecurity in the past year | 15.7%+2.7 pts | 13.0% |
| Threat of utility shutoff in the past year | 9.7%+1.7 pts | 8.0% |
| Lack of reliable transportation | 9.9%+1.4 pts | 8.5% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Nevada?
- About 31.4% of adults in Nevada have obesity, compared with 33.3% nationwide. Nye has the highest county rate (39.7%) and Douglas the lowest (27.1%).
- How many adults in Nevada have diabetes?
- About 12.0% of adults in Nevada have been diagnosed with diabetes (U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of Nevada adults smoke?
- About 14.6% of adults in Nevada currently smoke cigarettes (U.S. 12.8%).
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · Model-based estimates of the share of adults. State figures are population-weighted averages of county estimates.