Saline County Health Data
Saline County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.3
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 Saline County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.3% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saline | 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) | 58.1% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 15.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saline County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Saline County uninsured rate exceeds state average
Health data brief for Saline County, Nebraska.
The uninsured rate in Saline County is 11.5%. This is higher than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Provider access includes 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 110 mental health providers per 100,000. Both of these ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Regarding life expectancy, residents typically live to 79.2 years, which is longer than the state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 19.0% of the population, which is a higher percentage than the national mark of 17%. The data reflects reporting from provider databases and national surveys. Explore state-level data.
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.