Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
11.9
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 Butler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.4% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.0% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butler 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
Butler County reports low rate of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Butler County, Nebraska.
In Butler County, 12.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17% and the state average. The county shows a life expectancy of 79.1 years, which is longer than the Nebraska average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 7.1% of residents are uninsured, lower than the state rate of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Provider data shows 71 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, aligning with the national median of 70. However, mental health provider availability is 12 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. 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.