Nemaha County Health Data
Nemaha County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.9 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 Nemaha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Nemaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Nemaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Nemaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.4% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Nemaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 32.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Nemaha 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
Nemaha County Primary Care Density Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Nemaha County, Nebraska.
Nemaha County reports 85 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Conversely, the mental health provider ratio is 42 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 75.2 years, lower than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.7%, which is higher than the state average of 8.1% but lower than the 10% national average. About 16.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, just below the national average of 17%. These figures provide a look at healthcare availability and insurance rates within the county relative to state and federal averages. Explore the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System for further provider statistics.
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.