Saunders County Health Data
Saunders County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.5%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.9 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 Saunders County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saunders | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.4% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saunders | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saunders | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.0% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.7% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 73.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saunders | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.2% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.4% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saunders 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
Limited mental health provider access in Saunders County
Health data brief for Saunders County, Nebraska.
Mental health provider availability in Saunders County is 43 per 100,000 residents. This ratio is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider access is also lower than the national median of 70, with 44 providers per 100,000 residents. The uninsured rate is 5.3%, which is lower than the Nebraska average of 8.1% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy for the county is 78.0 years, slightly higher than Nebraska's average of 77.5 and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 12.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national mark of 17%. This information is sourced from federal healthcare records. 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.