Frontier County Health Data
Frontier County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.0
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 Frontier County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Frontier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.2% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Frontier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Frontier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Frontier | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Frontier 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Frontier County Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Frontier County, Nebraska.
Frontier County reports 39 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite this provider gap, residents have a life expectancy of 79.6 years, which is higher than the Nebraska average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Frontier County is 7.8%, lower than both the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.1% of adults in the county report fair or poor health, which is slightly below the 17% national average. Primary care provider data was not available for the county in this report. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Frontier 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 Frontier 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.