Wheeler County Health Data
Wheeler County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
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 Wheeler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 17.9% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wheeler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.5% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wheeler County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wheeler County uninsured rate remains lower than state average
Health data brief for Wheeler County, Nebraska.
The uninsured rate in Wheeler County is 5.4%. This is lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. In terms of self-reported health status, 14.6% of adults in the county report poor or fair health. This is lower than the national average of 17%. Data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health providers are not available for this county in the current reporting period. The health status data is based on survey responses, while the insurance figures are derived from administrative records and the American Community Survey. These findings are provided for informational use in civic reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Get Care in Wheeler County, Nebraska
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Wheeler County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.