Dixon County Health Data
Dixon County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.0
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 Dixon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dixon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 17.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dixon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dixon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dixon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dixon County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dixon County Mental Health Provider Availability Trails National Median
Health data brief for Dixon County, Nebraska.
Dixon County reports a mental health provider ratio of 18 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity in provider availability is mirrored in the primary care sector, which also shows 18 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. Regarding insurance coverage, 10.2% of residents are uninsured, a rate that is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and slightly above the national average of 10%. Despite these metrics, the county’s life expectancy of 78.9 years remains above the state average of 77.5 years. Approximately 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dixon 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 Dixon 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.