Health Profile of Hooker County, Nebraska
Hooker County Health Score
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General Health Overview
| Metric | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.5% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
The uninsured rate is 9.5%, higher than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.2% of residents, higher than the Nebraska average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
316 residents in Hooker County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 47 15 men · 32 women
- 75–84 62 27 men · 36 women
- 65–74 75 37 men · 37 women
- 50–64 132 68 men · 63 women
Younger residents
114 residents in Hooker County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 38 14 boys · 24 girls
- 7–12 33 15 boys · 19 girls
- 3–7 25 13 boys · 12 girls
- 0–3 18 11 boys · 7 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.9% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.8% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.7% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Hooker County is about 23% higher than in Nebraska. The rate of heart disease in Hooker County is about 18% higher than in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.7% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.7% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hooker County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 770 cigarettes a day, 23,108 a month, or 281,152 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 | Hooker County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.29 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hooker County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Hooker County, NE Health Compared With Nearby Counties
How Hooker County, NE compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooker County, NE | 647 | — | 9.5% #2/2 | 33.7% #1/2 |
| Cherry County, NE | 5,498 | 78.5 yrs | 9.4% | 34.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hooker County, Nebraska.
What percentage of Hooker County, Nebraska residents are uninsured?
9.5% of residents in Hooker County, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.3 points above the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
How common is obesity in Hooker County, Nebraska?
33.7% of adults in Hooker County, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points below the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hooker County, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 770 cigarettes a day, 23,108 a month, or 281,152 a year!
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