Obesity rates in Nebraska in 2023

What is the obesity rate in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, 34% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 41.8% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Male (34.7%) in Nebraska. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in Nebraska.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in Nebraska

Year Obesity rate in Nebraska Obesity rate in the USA
2011 28.4% 27.4%
2012 28.6% 27.7%
2013 29.6% 28.3%
2014 30.2% 28.9%
2015 31.4% 28.9%
2016 32% 29.6%
2017 32.8% 30.1%
2018 34.1% 30.9%
2019 34.1% 31.4%
2020 34% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in Nebraska

What age group has the highest obesity rate in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 41.8% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 19.6% of this population.

  • 19.6% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 31.5% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 35.2% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 41.8% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 40.7% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 33.5% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in Nebraska

Age range Obesity rate in Nebraska Sample size
18 - 24 19.6% 1,022
25 - 34 31.5% 1,402
35 - 44 35.2% 1,696
45 - 54 41.8% 1,802
55 - 64 40.7% 2,576
65 or older 33.5% 5,103

Obesity rates by gender in Nebraska

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in Nebraska?

The obesity rate is higher for Males (34.7%) in Nebraska. Female obesity rate is 33.3%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in Nebraska

Year Females Males
2011 27.6% 29.2%
2012 28.1% 29.2%
2013 28.4% 30.8%
2014 28.7% 31.7%
2015 29.8% 32.9%
2016 31.4% 32.6%
2017 32.3% 33.2%
2018 33.8% 34.5%
2019 34.7% 33.6%
2020 33.3% 34.7%

Obesity rates by income and education in Nebraska

In Nebraska, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is Less than $15,000. 44.3% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 31.3% of this population.

  • 44.3% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in Nebraska are obese.
  • 35.5% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in Nebraska are obese.
  • 36.3% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in Nebraska are obese.
  • 37.5% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in Nebraska are obese.
  • 34.7% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in Nebraska are obese.
  • 31.3% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in Nebraska are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in Nebraska

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 44.3%
$15,000 - $24,999 35.5%
$25,000 - $34,999 36.3%
$35,000 - $49,999 37.5%
$50,000 - $74,999 34.7%
$75,000 or greater 31.3%

Obesity rates by education in Nebraska

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 28.9%
High school graduate 36.6%
Less than high school 35.4%
Some college or technical school 36.2%