Boone County Health Data
Boone County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
149
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 148.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.6
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 Boone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.4% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.2% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boone County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Boone County Primary Care Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Boone County, Nebraska.
Boone County has 149 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a life expectancy of 79.4 years, which is longer than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Boone County is 6.1%, lower than Nebraska's state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 15.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Mental health care provider availability stands at 94 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These figures are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.