Seward County Health Data
Seward County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.6%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.5 per 100K
Dentists
11.3
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 Seward County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Seward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Seward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Seward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.2% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.2% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Seward | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.8% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Seward 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
Seward County health perception better than national average
Health data brief for Seward County, Nebraska.
Residents of Seward County report poor or fair health at a rate of 11.6%. This figure is notably lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 79.1 years, which is higher than the Nebraska average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, which is lower than both the state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. For clinical services, the county has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 159 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are based on data from provider databases and health 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.