Thurston County Health Data
Thurston County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
63.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
63.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
488
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.5%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 90.6 per 100K
Dentists
15.0
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 Thurston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Thurston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.2% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Thurston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Thurston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.8% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 10.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Thurston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Thurston 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
Thurston County Life Expectancy Significantly Below National Average
Health data brief for Thurston County, Nebraska.
The life expectancy in Thurston County is 63.2 years, which is nearly 14 years shorter than the national average of 77 years and the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years. This outcome is documented alongside a mental health provider ratio of 488 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably higher than the national median of 250. The county also has a primary care provider ratio of 91 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 70. Approximately 23.5% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.3%, lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. These metrics highlight the health environment and provider availability within the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for detailed data descriptions.
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.