Dakota County Health Data
Dakota County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
254
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 Dakota County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 16.0% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.3% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dakota 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
Primary Care Provider Availability Low in Dakota County
Health data brief for Dakota County, Nebraska.
Dakota County has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 254 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 250. Regarding general health status, 20.9% of residents report poor or fair health, a higher frequency than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5%, higher than both the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. These data points reflect the current availability of medical services and population health status according to federal records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dakota 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 Dakota 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.