Washoe County

NevadaFIPS 32031

Pop. 486,49210 HospitalsSVI 0.70RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricWashoe CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence9.6%9.9%
Adult Obesity29.8%33.3%
Uninsured Rate12.9%11.7%
PCPs per 10K7.95.0
Premature Death (YPLL)8,308.468

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

409
Primary Care Physicians
82.1 per 100k
937
NPs & PAs
188.1 per 100k
375
Dentists
1,541
Hospital Beds
3.1 per 1,000
$10,672.74
Medicare Per Capita
1758.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorWashoe CountyState Avg 
Diabetes10.1%
Obesity28.8%
Depression21.7%
Frequent Mental Distress18.1%
COPD6.9%
Current Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Stroke3.2%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Poor General Health21.6%
Disability31.4%
No Leisure Physical Activity22.1%
Binge Drinking18.5%
Uninsured12.4%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.70
Socioeconomic Status0.63
Household Composition & Disability0.40
Minority Status & Language0.78
Housing Type & Transportation0.78

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.