Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
529
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 108.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.5
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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.9% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Douglas County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Douglas County Mental Health Provider Density More Than Double National Median
Health data brief for Douglas County, Nebraska.
Douglas County features 529 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 109 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.7 years, exceeding both the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 8.0%, which matches the state level of 8.1% and is lower than the national average of 10%. About 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is below the 17% national norm. These figures highlight the specialized provider availability in the state's most populous county. 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.