Nemaha County Health Data
Nemaha County, Kansas
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 11.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 16.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
58.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 127.3 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
49.0
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Nemaha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nemaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 38.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 31.8% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nemaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 17.7% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 27.3% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nemaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 74.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 61.1% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 71.7% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nemaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.7% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nemaha County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Nemaha County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Nemaha County, Kansas.
Nemaha County has 20 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider gap is the county's most distinctive health metric. In other areas, the data shows a different trend; the life expectancy is 79.0 years, which is higher than the Kansas average of 75.4 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, lower than the state's 11.5% and the national 10% rate. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 127 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70. Additionally, poor or fair health is reported by 15.1% of adults, which is below the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from clinical registries and the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.