Monroe, Nebraska — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Platte 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 +1.09 76.32 +2.88

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Platte 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% -0.6% 9.1% -2.2%
High Blood Pressure 22.9% -0.9% 26.5% -4.5%
Obesity 30.1% -2.2% 30.3% -2.4%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Platte 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 -36.94 174.82 -136.82
Chlamydia 78.14 +70.86 309.33 -160.33

Infant and Child Mortality

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

Compared to State and National
Mortality Nebraska United States
Infant 740.80 -114.8 763.37 -137.37
Child 72.39 -13.39 68.11 -9.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Platte County, Nebraska (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled525
Major Depression1825
Haemophilus Influenzae B2
Hepatitis A2
Hepatitis B1
Measles0
Whooping Cough1
Syphilis0
E. coli6
Salmonella19
Shigella7