Saunders County Health Data
Saunders County, Nebraska
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Saunders County, Nebraska
Saunders exceeds national health benchmarks
At 78.0 years, Saunders County residents live 1.6 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Its 12.5% poor/fair health rate is one of the lowest in this sample, well below the national average of 17.9%.
Above-average longevity, strong coverage
Saunders County's 78.0-year life expectancy surpasses Nebraska's 77.5-year average by 0.5 years. Its 5.3% uninsured rate is significantly better than the state's 8.1%, placing it among Nebraska's best for insurance coverage.
Moderate primary care, limited mental health
Saunders offers 44 primary care providers per 100K—mid-range for the region—and 43 mental health providers per 100K, the lowest in this sample. This mental health gap may create barriers for residents needing behavioral health services.
Good coverage, tight mental health capacity
With 5.3% uninsured, Saunders County ensures most residents have insurance protection. However, at just 43 mental health providers per 100K, the county faces a significant shortage in behavioral health services relative to its peers.
Stay covered in Saunders
Saunders County's 5.3% uninsured rate is well below state average—but if you're among the uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find affordable plans.
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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.