Furnas County Health Data
Furnas County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.7
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 Furnas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Furnas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.8% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Furnas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Furnas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Furnas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 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 Furnas County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Furnas County Primary Care Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Furnas County, Nebraska.
Furnas County has 109 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 77 years, aligning with the 77-year national average and slightly lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years. About 8.5% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the 10% national average. There are 66 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 17.0% of residents report poor or fair health, matching the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of healthcare provider availability and self-reported health statuses in the region. 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.