Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Nebraska.
Jefferson County has a mental health provider ratio of 71 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Other healthcare metrics show that the county's life expectancy is 76.6 years, which is below the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.3%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care access is recorded at 56 providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Factual data on provider ratios can be cross-referenced with the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data for further information.
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.