Fillmore County Health Data
Fillmore County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
288
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.1 per 100K
Dentists
36.0
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 Fillmore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fillmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fillmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fillmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fillmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.0% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fillmore 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
Fillmore County Reports Low Uninsured Rate Compared to State Average
Health data brief for Fillmore County, Nebraska.
The uninsured rate in Fillmore County is 6.7%, which is notably lower than the Nebraska average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 79.1 years, surpassing the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of clinical access, the county has 288 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. However, the primary care provider ratio is 36 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70. Additionally, 14.1% of adults report poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. 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.