Healthcare in Walker Lake, NV

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.9%

1.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.0%

8.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.5%

near 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

49.0%

Arthritis

43.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

30.8%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

32.5%

Lack of Support

24.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

47.5%

Mobility

28.0%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

15.4%

Vision

9.1%

Self-Care

7.4%

Independent Living

12.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.1 mi

Mount Grant General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mount Grant General Hospital	9.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
South Lyon Medical Center	23.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Carson Valley Health	44.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓

Walker Lake has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.