Cherry County Health Data
Cherry County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.3 per 100K
Dentists
18.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
36.6
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 Cherry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cherry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.5% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cherry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cherry | 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) | 56.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cherry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cherry 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
Poor or fair health reported by 18.4 percent in Cherry County
Health data brief for Cherry County, Nebraska.
In Cherry County, 18.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. This occurs alongside a life expectancy of 77.2 years, which is shorter than the Nebraska average of 77.5 years but slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, lower than both the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Healthcare access includes 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, just above the national median of 70, and 55 mental health providers per 100,000, which is 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.