Holt County Health Data
Holt County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 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
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
228
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 89.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.8
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 Holt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Holt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.6% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Holt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Holt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.7% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Holt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 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 Holt County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Holt County Mental Health Provider Ratio Approaches National Median
Health data brief for Holt County, Nebraska.
Holt County features a mental health provider ratio of 228 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is close to the national median of 250 per 100,000. In addition to this, the county's life expectancy is 78.9 years, exceeding the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 90 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Health coverage data shows an uninsured rate of 8.9%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% but remains below the 10% national average. About 15.3% of the county's adult population reports poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Further information regarding county-level health disparities can be found by reviewing the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.