Richardson County Health Data
Richardson County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
12.8
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 Richardson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richardson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richardson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richardson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.6% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richardson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richardson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Richardson County mental health provider ratio below median
Health data brief for Richardson County, Nebraska.
Mental health providers in Richardson County are available at a rate of 130 per 100,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For physical health services, the primary care provider ratio is 52 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county has a life expectancy of 77.5 years, aligning with the Nebraska state average and exceeding the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.0%, which is slightly lower than the Nebraska average of 8.1% and lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 18.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national benchmark of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.