Dundy County Health Data
Dundy County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
122
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
110.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 122.3 per 100K
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 Dundy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.8% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dundy County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dundy County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Benchmark
Health data brief for Dundy County, Nebraska.
Dundy County has 122 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While life expectancy data for the county was not available in this report, other indicators show an uninsured rate of 9.8%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% but slightly lower than the 10% national average. Approximately 15.8% of the adult population in Dundy County reports being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. No data was reported for mental health provider ratios in this county for the current period. The high concentration of primary care providers distinguishes this county from both state and national trends. 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.