Custer County Health Data
Custer County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.4 per 100K
Dentists
28.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
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 Custer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 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 | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Custer 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
Lower Uninsured Rate Highlights Health Data in Custer County
Health data brief for Custer County, Nebraska.
Custer County reports an uninsured rate of 7.3%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. The average life expectancy in the county is 77.9 years, slightly exceeding the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. When reporting personal health status, 15.5% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. For healthcare access, there are 57 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are present at a rate of 123 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures are derived from the most recent federal census and health ranking datasets. 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.