Gage County Health Data
Gage County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
190
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Gage County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.0% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 24.3% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gage 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
Gage County Reports Lower Uninsured Rate Than Nebraska Average
Health data brief for Gage County, Nebraska.
Gage County reports an uninsured rate of 7.4%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the 10% national average. Life expectancy for residents is 76.3 years, which is shorter than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county has 74 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 190 per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 16.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly lower than the 17% national average. These data points illustrate the health coverage and provider landscape within the county relative to state and national benchmarks. 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.