Keith County Health Data
Keith County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
148
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Keith County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Keith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.4% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Keith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Keith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Keith | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.8% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Keith 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Keith County Below National Median
Health data brief for Keith County, Nebraska.
Keith County reports 148 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than several neighboring counties but remains below the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s primary care provider ratio is 73 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 70. In contrast, the life expectancy for residents is 77.1 years, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.3%, slightly above the state average of 8.1% but below the national average of 10%. Approximately 14.9% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.