Morrill County Health Data
Morrill County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 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
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
22.0
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 Morrill County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morrill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.4% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morrill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morrill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morrill | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morrill County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Morrill County Primary Care Ratio Below National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Morrill County, Nebraska.
Morrill County has a primary care provider ratio of 44 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 22 per 100,000, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.0 years, shorter than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health insurance, 9.0% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures reflect the current health and provider landscape in the county based on federal reporting data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for details on these measurements.
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.