Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
434
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 90.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.0% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.4% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County Mental Health Provider Density Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Adams County, Nebraska.
Adams County reports 434 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of approximately 250 per 100,000. In terms of primary care, the county has 90 providers per 100,000, which also exceeds the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.8 years, slightly shorter than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Adams County is 8.0%, which is nearly identical to the state average of 8.1% and lower than the national average of 10%. Data from the CDC and NPPES provide these snapshots of local health resources and outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.