Harlan County Health Data
Harlan County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.7 per 100K
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 Harlan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harlan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.6% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harlan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harlan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harlan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harlan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harlan County Reports Lower Rate of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Harlan County, Nebraska.
In Harlan County, 13.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy stands at 76.8 years, which is slightly below both the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of healthcare coverage, 8.9% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but remains below the national average of 10%. Healthcare provider availability in the county includes 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly under the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health provider ratios in Harlan County is not available in current reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings for more information on rural health metrics.
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.