Life Expectancy
Nevada's life expectancy is below the national average, reflecting higher rates of chronic disease and lower healthcare access in rural areas.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77 | 78.4 |
Healthcare Access
Nevada has one of the lowest ratios of physicians to residents in the country, creating access challenges especially in rural counties.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians per 100k | 215 | 280 |
Hospitals
Nevada has roughly 50 hospitals statewide, concentrated in Las Vegas and Reno, with rural counties relying on smaller critical-access facilities.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU32000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU32000006562000001).
Insurance Coverage
Nevada's uninsured rate is above the national average, though it has fallen significantly since Medicaid expansion under the ACA.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
| Indicator | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rate (%) | 10.9 | 7.9 |
Obesity
Nevada's adult obesity rate is below the national average, one of the lower rates in the country.
Adults with obesity
2011–2024CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity rate (%) | 31 | 33.7 |
Public Health Indicators
Nevada faces above-average rates of adult smoking and mental health challenges, alongside comparatively low healthcare spending per capita.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2024CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.