Lancaster County Health Data
Lancaster County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
448
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Lancaster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.5% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lancaster County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lancaster County Mental Health Provider Ratio Far Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Lancaster County reports a mental health provider ratio of 448 per 100,000 residents, significantly exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also features a primary care provider ratio of 69 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Lancaster County is 79.1 years, notably higher than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, lower than the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 13.7% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics highlight the distinct health resource environment in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lancaster County, Nebraska
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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.