Banner County Health Data
Banner County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
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
13.3%
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 Banner County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Banner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Banner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Banner | 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) | 68.4% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Banner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Banner County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Banner County Reports Low Rates of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Banner County, Nebraska.
Banner County reports that 13.3% of its residents are in poor or fair health. This is lower than the national average of 17% and also lower than the state average for Nebraska. The uninsured rate for the county is 6.4%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Data for life expectancy and provider ratios for primary and mental health care are currently not listed for Banner County. Across Nebraska, the average life expectancy is 77.5 years, while the national figure is approximately 77 years. These metrics are part of the broader dataset provided by the CDC County Health Rankings and the U.S. Census Bureau. The data offers a point-in-time look at insurance coverage and health perceptions among local residents. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Get Care in Banner 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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Banner 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, 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.