Loup County Health Data
Loup County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
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
13.8%
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 Loup County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Loup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.0% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Loup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Loup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.5% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Loup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Loup County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Loup County Uninsured Rate Noted Among Region's Lowest
Health data brief for Loup County, Nebraska.
Loup County records an uninsured rate of 4.8%, which is roughly half the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. In terms of health perception, 13.8% of Loup County residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national benchmark of 17%. Specific statistics regarding life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health specialists were not available for this county in the most recent datasets. The reported figures provide a data-driven look at health insurance coverage and self-reported health status in the region. Unlike some other Nebraska counties, Loup County has maintained insurance coverage levels that exceed national benchmarks in terms of the percentage of the population with insurance. These metrics provide a snapshot of the insurance landscape without assigning cause to the recorded numbers. See the CDC County Health Rankings for further information on data suppression in smaller counties.
Get Care in Loup County, Nebraska
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Loup County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.