Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
634
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.3
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 16.8% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 26.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County Mental Health Provider Density Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Madison County, Nebraska.
Madison County features 634 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This concentration contrasts with primary care availability, where the county reports 62 providers per 100,000, slightly lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Madison County is 78.3 years, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 9.2%, which is higher than the Nebraska average of 8.1% but lower than the 10% national benchmark. Additionally, 16.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. These data points characterize the healthcare provider landscape and mortality trends in the county without making causal claims about the figures. Explore state-level data for Nebraska to compare these provider ratios.
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.