Antelope County Health Data
Antelope County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Antelope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.2% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Antelope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Antelope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 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
| Measure | Antelope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.5% | 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.
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.
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.