Greeley County Health Data
Greeley County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
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 Greeley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.2% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greeley County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Greeley County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Greeley County, Nebraska.
Greeley County residents have a life expectancy of 81.2 years, which is longer than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 9.1%, higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the 10% national average. There are 45 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is a lower ratio than the national median of 250. Additionally, 14.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. Data regarding the ratio of primary care providers is not available for this county. These statistics provide a comparison of local health outcomes and coverage against broader benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Greeley 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 Greeley 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.