Health Profile of Cherry County, Nebraska
Cherry County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Cherry County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cherry County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.4% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cherry County is 78.5 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4%, higher than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the Nebraska average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
2,308 residents in Cherry County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 211 77 men · 134 women
- 75–84 371 169 men · 202 women
- 65–74 591 290 men · 301 women
- 50–64 1,136 585 men · 550 women
Younger residents
1,218 residents in Cherry County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 365 207 boys · 158 girls
- 7–12 358 189 boys · 169 girls
- 3–7 286 137 boys · 149 girls
- 0–3 208 98 boys · 111 girls
About 431 residents in Cherry County (7.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cherry County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Cherry County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cherry County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.7% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.6% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Cherry County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 7,029 cigarettes a day, 210,871 a month, or 2.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 77,319 minutes a day and 28.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cherry County is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.68 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Cherry County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.05 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cherry County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Cherry County, NE Health Compared With Nearby Counties
How Cherry County, NE compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry County, NE | 5,498 | 78.5 yrs #1/3 | 9.4% #1/3 | 34.9% #1/3 |
| Todd County, SD | 9,243 | 74.7 yrs | 22.8% | 47.1% |
| Bennett County, SD | 3,345 | 76.3 yrs | 27.7% | 38.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cherry County, Nebraska has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Nebraska, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cherry County, Nebraska.
Is Cherry County, Nebraska a healthy place to live?
Cherry County, Nebraska has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Cherry County, Nebraska one of the healthiest counties in Nebraska?
Cherry County ranks 36th healthiest out of 84 counties in Nebraska by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Cherry County, Nebraska?
People in Cherry County, Nebraska can expect to live 78.5 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Cherry County, Nebraska?
9.4% of residents in Cherry County, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.2 points above the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
What percentage of Cherry County, Nebraska residents are obese?
34.9% of adults in Cherry County, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points below the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cherry County, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 7,029 cigarettes a day, 210,871 a month, or 2.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 77,319 minutes a day and 28.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cherry County is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.68 lifetimes a year.
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