Health Profile of Johnson County, Nebraska
Johnson 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
Johnson County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Johnson County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Johnson County is 78.7 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, lower than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.1% of residents, higher than the Nebraska average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
2,004 residents in Johnson County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 148 53 men · 95 women
- 75–84 315 122 men · 193 women
- 65–74 494 248 men · 247 women
- 50–64 1,047 596 men · 450 women
Younger residents
924 residents in Johnson County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 295 162 boys · 134 girls
- 7–12 282 164 boys · 118 girls
- 3–7 206 115 boys · 91 girls
- 0–3 141 70 boys · 71 girls
About 331 residents in Johnson County (6.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Johnson County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.0% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Johnson County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Johnson County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.4% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Johnson County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 7,730 cigarettes a day, 231,898 a month, or 2.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 85,029 minutes a day and 31.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Johnson County is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.75 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 | Johnson County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.33 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Johnson County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Johnson County, NE Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Johnson County, NE is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 5,261 residents against a local median of 16,241. Where Johnson County, NE breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 16% below the local median of 6.0% at 5.0%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 9.1% on uninsured, so Johnson County, NE sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Johnson County, NE has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County, NE | 5,261 | 78.7 yrs #4/6 | 5.0% #2/6 | 33.9% #1/6 |
| Pawnee County, NE | 2,530 | 80.1 yrs | 13.0% | 39.5% |
| Otoe County, NE | 16,241 | 78.8 yrs | 3.9% | 41.5% |
| Nemaha County, NE | 7,046 | 77.4 yrs | 10.2% | 35.9% |
| Gage County, NE | 21,629 | 77.6 yrs | 5.1% | 37.9% |
| Cass County, NE | 27,161 | 78.8 yrs | 6.0% | 38.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Johnson 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 Johnson County, Nebraska.
Is Johnson County, Nebraska a healthy place to live?
Johnson 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 Johnson County, Nebraska one of the healthiest counties in Nebraska?
Johnson County ranks 41st 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 average lifespan in Johnson County, Nebraska?
People in Johnson County, Nebraska can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Johnson County, Nebraska?
5.0% of residents in Johnson County, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 2.1 points below the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Johnson County, Nebraska?
33.9% of adults in Johnson County, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.2 points below the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Johnson County, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 7,730 cigarettes a day, 231,898 a month, or 2.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 85,029 minutes a day and 31.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Johnson County is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.75 lifetimes a year.
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