Phelps County Health Data
Phelps County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.7 per 100K
Dentists
22.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.4
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 Phelps County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Phelps | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Phelps | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Phelps | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Phelps | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Phelps 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
Phelps County Reports Low Rates of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Phelps County, Nebraska.
Residents of Phelps County report poor or fair health at a rate of 13.7%, which is notably lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider access is also strong, with 101 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 7.4%, lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 78.6 years, which is higher than both the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is 166 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250 per 100,000. These metrics describe the current health outcomes and provider landscape in the county. 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.