Knox County Health Data
Knox County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.6 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 Knox County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.7% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Knox County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability in Knox County Below National Median
Health data brief for Knox County, Nebraska.
Knox County maintains a primary care provider ratio of 48 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 72 per 100,000 residents, also trailing the national median of 250. While clinical provider numbers are lower than national benchmarks, the county’s life expectancy of 77.5 years exactly matches the Nebraska state average and sits slightly above the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Knox County is 9.0%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.0% of adults report poor or fair health, matching the national average of 17%. 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.