Burt County Health Data
Burt County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
14.9
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 Burt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Burt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.9% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Burt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Burt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Burt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Burt County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Burt County life expectancy sits at 75.4 years
Health data brief for Burt County, Nebraska.
The average life expectancy in Burt County is 75.4 years, which is shorter than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Health provider access reflects fewer specialists than national norms, with 15 mental health providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Primary care access is recorded at 30 providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate of 8.1% aligns exactly with the Nebraska state average and remains lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 15.2% of adults report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Burt 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 Burt 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.