Valley County Health Data
Valley County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
249
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
24.4
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 Valley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.5% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Valley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Valley 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
Valley County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Valley County, Nebraska.
Valley County features a primary care provider ratio of 123 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio in the county is 249 per 100,000, which aligns closely with the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 78.1 years, exceeding both the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health coverage, 9.3% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% but below the national average of 10%. Additionally, 13.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. These figures offer a detailed view of the health resources and outcomes present in Valley County. Explore state-level data for additional comparisons.
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.