Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.0%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.8
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 Cass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.6% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cass County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured rate in Cass County reaches 5.9 percent
Health data brief for Cass County, Nebraska.
The uninsured rate in Cass County is 5.9%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 78.1 years, exceeding the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 13.0% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 47 mental health providers per 100,000. Both metrics are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cass County, Nebraska
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Cass County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.