Garfield County Health Data
Garfield County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Garfield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.3% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garfield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.8% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garfield 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
Garfield County Uninsured Rate Significantly Below State Average
Health data brief for Garfield County, Nebraska.
The uninsured rate in Garfield County is 6.4%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the 10% national average. About 12.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the 17% national average. Life expectancy for residents is 77.1 years, compared to the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider data is not available for this county. These metrics describe the insurance coverage and health provider landscape in the county relative to broad state and national figures. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Garfield 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 Garfield 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.