Garden County Health Data
Garden County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
61.7
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 Garden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garden County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Garden County Reports Higher Poor and Fair Health Rates
Health data brief for Garden County, Nebraska.
In Garden County, 19.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This figure is higher than the 17% national average. The life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, which is lower than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.4%, higher than the Nebraska average of 8.1% but lower than the 10% national average. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 56 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Primary care provider data is not available for this location. These figures provide a statistical overview of health reporting and provider availability in the region when compared to state and national norms. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.