Deuel County Health Data
Deuel County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Deuel County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Deuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Deuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Deuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Deuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 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 Deuel 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
Deuel County Residents Outlive State and National Life Expectancy Benchmarks
Health data brief for Deuel County, Nebraska.
Residents in Deuel County have an average life expectancy of 79.9 years, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This longevity metric stands out alongside the county's uninsured rate of 7.2%, which is lower than the 8.1% seen across the state and the 10% reported nationally. Additionally, 14.4% of adults in the county report being in fair or poor health, compared to the national average of 17%. While specific data for primary care and mental health provider ratios were not available for this period, the county maintains a lower percentage of residents without health coverage than both state and national figures. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Deuel County, Nebraska
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Deuel County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.