Webster County Health Data
Webster County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
59.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.3 per 100K
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 Webster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.9% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webster 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
Primary care provider ratio in Webster County below national median
Health data brief for Webster County, Nebraska.
Webster County records 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and the mental health provider ratio of 60 per 100,000. The national median for mental health providers is 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, while the state average is 8.1% and the national average is 10%. Additionally, 16.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure near the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
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.