Colfax County Health Data
Colfax County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
9.5
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 Colfax County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Colfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 14.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Colfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Colfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.8% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.8% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Colfax | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.0% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Colfax 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
Life Expectancy in Colfax County Exceeds State and National Marks
Health data brief for Colfax County, Nebraska.
Residents in Colfax County have a life expectancy of 82.0 years, which is notably longer than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. While lifespan data is higher than typical, the uninsured rate is 14.7%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Health reporting shows that 21.7% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, a higher frequency than the national average of 17%. In terms of mental health services, the county has 19 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider data is not available for this location. These metrics offer a look at how local health outcomes compare to state and national standards. 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.