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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Saunders County, NE?
Saunders County has a health score of 89/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #7 out of 93 counties in Nebraska (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Saunders County?
Life expectancy in Saunders County is 78.0 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Saunders County above the state average.
How does Saunders County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Saunders County's health score of 89/100 is above the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 78.0 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.3% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Saunders County?
Key health factors for Saunders County include: life expectancy (78.0 years), uninsured rate (5.3%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 43:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Saunders County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 89/100 ("Excellent"), Saunders County is one of the healthier counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.0 years. 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Saunders County healthier than the Nebraska average?
Saunders County's health score of 89/100 exceeds the Nebraska average of 71/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Saunders County has better primary care access (44:1 ratio) than the state average (66:1).

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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.