Dodge County Health Data
Dodge County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Dodge County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.9% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.6% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dodge 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Dodge County Below National Median
Health data brief for Dodge County, Nebraska.
In Dodge County, the ratio of primary care providers is 49 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This occurs as the county reports a life expectancy of 76.2 years, placing it below the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national benchmark of 77 years. The mental health provider ratio in the county is 229 per 100,000, which is nearer to the national median of 250. Data show an uninsured rate of 8.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the national 10%. Furthermore, 16.0% of the adult population reports fair or poor health, compared to the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.