Sioux County Health Data
Sioux County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
167.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.5 per 100K
Dentists
83.5
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 Sioux County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 18.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.4% | 72.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.7% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.7% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sioux 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
Sioux County Reports Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Sioux County, Nebraska.
The uninsured rate in Sioux County is 6.2%, which is significantly lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. Although life expectancy data for the county is not currently available, provider and health status metrics are documented. The county has 88 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 87 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 18.8% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures from the CDC and NPPES illustrate the specific landscape of health coverage and medical resource availability in the region. For more information, see the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Sioux County, Nebraska
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Sioux County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.