Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
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 Brown County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.6% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brown 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
Brown County reports 103 primary care providers per 100,000 residents
Health data brief for Brown County, Nebraska.
Brown County maintains 103 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of approximately 70. This provider density exceeds state and national benchmarks. Conversely, the local mental health provider ratio stands at 70 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy of 75.6 years is shorter than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of roughly 77 years. Additionally, 10.0% of residents lack health insurance, which is higher than the state rate of 8.1% and matches the national average. Statistics show that 15.0% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.