Red Willow County Health Data
Red Willow County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
249
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.3%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.3 per 100K
Dentists
9.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.8
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 Red Willow County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Red Willow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Red Willow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Red Willow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Red Willow | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Red Willow 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
Red Willow County life expectancy lower than state average
Health data brief for Red Willow County, Nebraska.
Red Willow County has a life expectancy of 75.9 years. This is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and shorter than the national average of 77 years. Regarding clinical care, the primary care provider ratio is 75 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 249 per 100,000 people, which is almost the same as the national median of 250. The county reports an 8.1% uninsured rate, matching the state average and remaining lower than the national average of 10%. In terms of health status, 13.3% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the 17% national average. These figures are based on provider and health ranking reports. 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.