Sheridan County Health Data
Sheridan County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
345
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
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 Sheridan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sheridan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sheridan 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
Primary Care Access in Sheridan County Below National Median
Health data brief for Sheridan County, Nebraska.
Sheridan County reports a primary care provider ratio of 39 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of approximately 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county has a higher density of mental health providers, with a ratio of 345 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 10.9%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.3 years, which is nearly identical to the national average of 77 years but slightly lower than the Nebraska average of 77.5 years. Additionally, 16.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures provide a statistical overview of clinical access and health outcomes in the county. 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.