Nuckolls County Health Data
Nuckolls County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 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
123
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.5
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 Nuckolls County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nuckolls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.8% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nuckolls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nuckolls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nuckolls | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.0% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nuckolls 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
Nuckolls County Reports Primary Care Access Well Above National Median
Health data brief for Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
Primary care provider availability in Nuckolls County reaches 123 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For insurance coverage, 9.0% of the population is uninsured, which is slightly higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Residents report a 13.7% rate of poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. Mental health provider access stands at 122 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.2 years, closely tracking the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. These metrics provide a snapshot of the clinical and demographic health landscape in the region. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.