Pierce County Health Data
Pierce County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.7
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 Pierce County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pierce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.7% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pierce County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pierce County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Pierce County, Nebraska.
Pierce County records 14 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. However, the county has a low uninsured rate of 6.0%, compared to the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 79.4 years, which is nearly two years longer than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health total 13.4%, lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care provider access is at 41 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70 per 100,000. These figures illustrate the specific distribution of healthcare professionals and health metrics across the county. 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.