Otoe County Health Data
Otoe County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.3 per 100K
Dentists
18.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Otoe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Otoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.8% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Otoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Otoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Otoe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 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 Otoe County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Otoe County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Otoe County, Nebraska.
In Otoe County, the uninsured rate is 7.3%, sitting lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 75 per 100,000 residents, slightly above the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is measured at 135 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 78.4 years, exceeding the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 15.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local health trends and resource distribution within the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.