Grant County Health Data
Grant County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
12.3%
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.7% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.0% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.4% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant 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
Grant County Reports Low Rates of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Grant County, Nebraska.
In Grant County, 12.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the 17% national average. The percentage of residents without health insurance stands at 8.2%. This uninsured rate is slightly higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1%, though it remains lower than the 10% national average. Local data for life expectancy, primary care provider ratios, and mental health provider ratios are currently unavailable in the reported datasets for this county. These statistics offer a look at the insurance and self-reported health landscape in the area when measured against state and national benchmarks. Explore state-level data for further context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Grant 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 Grant 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.