Platte County Health Data
Platte County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.1 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
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
234
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.9 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Platte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 16.4% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Platte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.4% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.4% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Platte 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
Platte County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Platte County, Nebraska.
Life expectancy in Platte County is 80.1 years, which is over two years longer than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and three years longer than the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is 234 per 100,000 residents, approaching the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access is 76 per 100,000, slightly above the national median of 70 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.0%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.6% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. These figures provide a detailed view of the county’s health profile. 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.