Healthcare in Gerlach, NV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.8%

7.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.3%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

3.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.2%

Arthritis

29.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.3%

Loneliness

35.4%

Lack of Support

22.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

13.1%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Gerlach has an obesity rate of 28.8%, which is 7.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.