Antelope County Health Data

Antelope County, Nebraska

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

80/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

32

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

64

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

13.8%

State avg 15.6%

National avg 19.6%

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 Antelope County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureAntelopeState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity43.0%39.8%37.6%3.2 pts worse than state
Diabetes9.6%9.6%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure30.6%30.3%33.5%near state average
Depression18.2%18.4%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureAntelopeState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking15.4%14.9%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking23.7%22.1%17.8%1.6 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity26.0%26.3%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureAntelopeState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup73.7%72.9%74.9%0.8 pts better than state
Dental Visit (past year)63.3%62.0%57.3%1.3 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)73.2%73.0%73.3%near state average

Daily-life impact

MeasureAntelopeState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress15.5%15.3%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration30.5%32.3%37.3%1.8 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Antelope County nationally on obesity.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Antelope County Life Expectancy Reaches Nearly Eighty Years

Health data brief for Antelope County, Nebraska.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

Residents in Antelope County have a life expectancy of 79.8 years. This is longer than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 8.4%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 8.1% but remains below the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care access, the county has 32 primary care providers and 64 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. Approximately 13.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The health metrics gathered here come from the CDC County Health Rankings and the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Antelope County, Nebraska

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Antelope Memorial Hospital

ER
Not rated by CMS
(402) 887-4151
P O Box 229, 102 West 9th St, Neligh, NE 68756
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Antelope County, NE?
Antelope County has a health score of 80/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #26 out of 93 counties in Nebraska (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Antelope County?
Life expectancy in Antelope County is 79.8 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Antelope County above the state average.
How does Antelope County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Antelope County's health score of 80/100 is above the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 79.8 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Antelope County?
Key health factors for Antelope County include: life expectancy (79.8 years), uninsured rate (8.4%), and primary care physician access (32:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 64:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Antelope County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 80/100 ("Excellent"), Antelope County is one of the healthier counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.8 years. 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Antelope County healthier than the Nebraska average?
Antelope County's health score of 80/100 exceeds the Nebraska average of 71/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Antelope County has better primary care access (32:1 ratio) than the state average (66:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.