Arthur County Health Data
Arthur County, Nebraska
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
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 Arthur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Arthur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Arthur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Arthur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Arthur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 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 Arthur County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Lower Uninsured Rates Noted in Arthur County
Health data brief for Arthur County, Nebraska.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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Arthur County records an uninsured rate of 6.5%. This percentage is lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. About 14.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. Specific data for life expectancy, primary care provider ratios, and mental health provider ratios are not available for this county in the current dataset. In Nebraska, the average life expectancy is 77.5 years, while the national average is 77 years. The figures provided are derived from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps health data and federal census records from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. These statistics reflect health coverage and self-reported health status rather than medical recommendations. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Arthur County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.