Chase County Health Data
Chase County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.5
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 Chase County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chase | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.7% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chase | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chase | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chase | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chase County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chase County uninsured rate reaches 11.2 percent
Health data brief for Chase County, Nebraska.
Chase County reports an uninsured rate of 11.2%, a figure higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy of 77.4 years is nearly identical to the state average of 77.5 years and slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. Data indicates that 17.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 26 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider data was not available for this period. 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.