Hooker County Health Data
Hooker County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
273
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
489.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 272.5 per 100K
Dentists
163.1
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 Hooker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hooker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.2% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hooker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hooker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hooker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hooker 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
Hooker County Leads With High Ratio of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Hooker County, Nebraska.
Hooker County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 273 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly four times the national median of 70 per 100,000. While the uninsured rate of 9.1% is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1%, it remains lower than the national average of 10%. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 15.3%, which is lower than the national benchmark of 17%. Data for life expectancy and mental health provider ratios are not currently available for this county in official rankings. The provided primary care data is derived from provider enrollment counts across the region. Readers interested in additional details regarding rural healthcare infrastructure in Nebraska may explore the CDC County Health Rankings for comprehensive data sets.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hooker 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 Hooker 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.