Dodge County Health Data
Dodge County, Nebraska
Health Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
229
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dodge County, Nebraska
Dodge County lags national life expectancy
At 76.2 years, Dodge County's life expectancy falls 1.9 years short of the U.S. average of 78.1 years, marking the lowest performance among Nebraska's major counties. With 16.0% reporting poor or fair health, nearly 1 in 6 residents face daily health challenges.
Nebraska's shortest life expectancy
Dodge County's 76.2-year life expectancy ranks well below Nebraska's 77.5-year state average, making it one of the state's poorest-performing counties on this metric. The county's 16.0% poor/fair health rate signals chronic disease and health management concerns.
Surrounded by healthier counties
Dodge County's 76.2-year life expectancy lags significantly behind Deuel County (79.9) and Fillmore County (79.1) just miles away. This disparity, despite being home to Fremont, suggests uneven distribution of health resources or outcomes across the region.
Strong provider presence, persistent gaps
Dodge County boasts 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and an exceptional 229 mental health providers per 100,000—well above state averages. Yet the 8.6% uninsured rate and underlying health outcomes suggest access or utilization barriers remain.
Make health care a priority now
Dodge County residents deserve access to the robust provider network available locally, but 8.6% remain uninsured. Visit healthcare.gov to explore coverage options and ensure you can use the excellent mental health and primary care services your county offers.
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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.