Rock County Health Data
Rock County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
551
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
149.8
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 Rock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.6% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rock County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Rock County mental health provider density notably high
Health data brief for Rock County, Nebraska.
Rock County has 551 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This concentration is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access includes 79 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. The county's uninsured rate is 7.5%, lower than the state's 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Reports of poor or fair health among residents sit at 14.7%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy data for this county is currently unavailable from federal health ranking sources. These statistics are based on reporting from provider registries and federal surveys. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Rock County, Nebraska
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Rock County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.