Cedar County Health Data
Cedar County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.0 per 100K
Dentists
12.0
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 Cedar County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cedar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.4% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cedar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cedar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cedar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.1% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cedar 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
Cedar County life expectancy exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Cedar County, Nebraska.
Residents of Cedar County have a life expectancy of 80.2 years, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 12 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than national medians of 70 and 250. The uninsured rate stands at 7.3%, below the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 13.7% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cedar 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 Cedar 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.