Cuming County Health Data
Cuming County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.5 per 100K
Dentists
11.1
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 Cuming County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cuming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.0% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cuming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cuming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cuming | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cuming 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
Uninsured Rate in Cuming County Tracks Higher Than State Average
Health data brief for Cuming County, Nebraska.
The uninsured rate in Cuming County is 11.3%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. For health outcomes, the life expectancy is 79.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.5 years and the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 15.4% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The county has 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health care is represented by 90 providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers are reported by federal agencies and indicate the distribution of health resources and outcomes across the county. 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.