Scotts Bluff County Health Data
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
317
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.6
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 Scotts Bluff County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scotts Bluff | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.5% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scotts Bluff | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scotts Bluff | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scotts Bluff | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 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 Scotts Bluff 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
Scotts Bluff life expectancy below state average
Health data brief for Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
Life expectancy in Scotts Bluff County is 75.3 years. This is lower than the Nebraska average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare access includes 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. Mental health provider availability is 317 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 9.5%, which is higher than the Nebraska average of 8.1% but lower than the 10% national average. Regarding health perception, 16.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which almost exactly matches the national average of 17%. These figures reflect reporting from federal agencies and provider registries. 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.