Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.3%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
10.6
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.0% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton 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
Hamilton County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Residents of Hamilton County have a life expectancy of 78.9 years, which is longer than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Other health indicators also show variations from broader trends; for instance, the county's uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than the state rate of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Data regarding healthcare access shows that Hamilton County has 107 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that sits above the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the ratio is 147 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 13.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Review the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.