Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.8 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 Johnson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 16.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.9% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.4% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnson 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
Johnson County Primary Care Provider Availability Trails National Median
Health data brief for Johnson County, Nebraska.
Johnson County reports 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this gap in provider availability, the county’s life expectancy is 77.9 years, slightly exceeding both the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.8%, which is lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.0% of adults in Johnson County report being in poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. Mental health provider availability in the county also sits at 19 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. See 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.