Central City, Nebraska — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Merrick County, Nebraska. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Nebraska United States
Average Life Expectancy 78.11 +0.89 76.32 +2.68

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Merrick County, Nebraska, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Nebraska United States
Diabetes 7.5% +0.3% 9.1% -1.3%
High Blood Pressure 22.9% N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 30.1% +4.8% 30.3% +4.6%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Merrick County, Nebraska, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Nebraska United States
HIV 74.94 N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 78.14 -14.14 309.33 -245.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Merrick County, Nebraska, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Deaths per 100,000
Compared to State and National
Mortality Nebraska United States
Infant 740.80 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 72.39 N/A 68.11 N/A

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Merrick County, Nebraska (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled125
Major Depression488
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A11
Hepatitis B1
Measles0
Whooping Cough0
Syphilis0
E. coli4
Salmonella17
Shigella7