Saline County Health Data
Saline County, Nebraska
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Saline County, Nebraska
Saline leads on longevity despite health challenges
Saline County residents enjoy a 79.2-year life expectancy—nearly 3 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Yet its 19.0% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 17.9%, revealing a paradox of longer lives alongside higher reported illness.
Highest life expectancy in state sample
At 79.2 years, Saline County tops Nebraska's average of 77.5 years by 1.7 years—among the highest in this sample. However, its 11.5% uninsured rate is the worst in the state, indicating coverage gaps despite strong longevity.
Fewest primary care doctors in region
Saline County has only 42 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest in its peer group and well below Richardson (52) and Red Willow (75). Mental health capacity of 110 per 100K is also minimal for a county of its size.
High uninsured rate, lowest primary care access
Saline's 11.5% uninsured rate—the highest in Nebraska's sample—leaves roughly 1 in 9 residents vulnerable to medical debt. With just 42 primary care providers per 100K, residents face significant barriers to preventive care and routine appointments.
Get covered now
Saline County's 11.5% uninsured rate is the state's highest—leaving families at financial risk. Visit healthcare.gov today or call 1-800-318-2596 to find affordable plans and tax credits you may qualify for.
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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.