Kimball County Health Data
Kimball County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.9
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 Kimball County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kimball | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.2% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kimball | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kimball | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.8% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kimball | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kimball County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and Fair Health Reports Elevate in Kimball County
Health data brief for Kimball County, Nebraska.
In Kimball County, 19.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that exceeds the national average of 17%. This health status metric coincides with an uninsured rate of 12.1%, which exceeds both the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in Kimball County is 76.0 years, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Data for primary care and mental health provider ratios are not available for this county. The recorded health outcomes and insurance coverage rates show significant variations from both state and national benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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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.