Kearney County Health Data
Kearney County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
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 Kearney County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kearney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.9% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kearney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kearney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kearney | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.2% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kearney County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kearney County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Kearney County, Nebraska.
Residents of Kearney County have a life expectancy of 79.6 years, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. This longevity data point is paired with an uninsured rate of 6.5%, placing the county below the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Health status reports indicate that 15.5% of the adult population considers their health to be poor or fair, which is lower than the national average of 17%. In terms of clinical care access, Kearney County has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 44 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.