Boyd County Health Data
Boyd County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
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 Boyd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.2% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boyd County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Boyd County Below State Average
Health data brief for Boyd County, Nebraska.
Boyd County reports a life expectancy of 75.4 years. This is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.8%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health provider ratios is not available for Boyd County. Approximately 15.3% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These statistics 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.