Dawes County Health Data
Dawes County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
344
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Dawes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dawes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 18.8% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dawes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dawes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dawes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dawes County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Concentration Elevated in Dawes County
Health data brief for Dawes County, Nebraska.
The mental health provider ratio in Dawes County is 344 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also higher than the national median, with 74 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 70 per 100,000. In terms of health outcomes, the average life expectancy is 75.9 years, which is shorter than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.4% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from federal databases regarding provider registration and health surveys. 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.