Perkins County Health Data
Perkins County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 105.9 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 Perkins County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Perkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.3% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Perkins 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
Perkins County Uninsured Rate Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Perkins County, Nebraska.
The uninsured rate in Perkins County is 10.8%, which is higher than the Nebraska average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Conversely, the county has a high concentration of primary care providers, with 106 per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 78.7 years, which is longer than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that is just below the national average of 17%. Mental health provider data for this county is not included in the current national report. These data points summarize various aspects of health resource accessibility. 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.