Pawnee County Health Data
Pawnee County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
78.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
39.4
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 Pawnee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.6% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pawnee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pawnee County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Access in Pawnee County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Pawnee County, Nebraska.
Pawnee County reports a primary care provider ratio of 39 per 100,000 residents, which is roughly 44% lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 76.0 years, which is shorter than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 9.3% of the population lacks health insurance, compared to 8.1% across Nebraska and 10% nationally. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 17.7% of the population, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. Data for mental health providers in the county is currently unavailable in the national dataset. These statistics offer a baseline for understanding healthcare infrastructure and resident outcomes in the area. Explore state-level data for further context.
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.