Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Nebraska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.4%
State avg 15.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 30.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 18.7% | 18.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.3% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% | 22.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 26.3% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 72.9% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.6% | 62.0% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 73.0% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.2% | 15.3% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.6% | 32.3% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington 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
Mental health provider ratio in Washington County trails national median
Health data brief for Washington County, Nebraska.
Washington County reports 43 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county’s primary care provider ratio also stands at 43 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of approximately 70. Regarding health outcomes, residents have a life expectancy of 79.9 years. This is higher than the Nebraska state average of 77.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 11.4% of adults report poor or fair health, which is less than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.5%, while the state average is 8.1% and the national average is 10%. These statistics are sourced from federal and state health registries. View the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.