South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

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Population

116,807

0.0274% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

Median Age

37.3

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Median Household Income

$53,811

2.94% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$129,300

5.9% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

57,416

0.262% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 117k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $53,811. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew from 116,775 to 116,807, a 0.0274% increase and its median household income grew from $52,275 to $53,811, a 2.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.23%), Other (Hispanic) (2.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%). 6.82% of the people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE speak a non-English language, and 97.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are University of Nebraska at Kearney (1,420 degrees awarded in 2017) and Hastings College (342 degrees).

The median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is $129,300, and the homeownership rate is 68.9%. Most people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 15.3 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is 2 cars per household.

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE borders Northwest Kansas PUMA, KS, Salina City PUMA, KS, Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, Southwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

United States Nebraska

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.61%). The most partisan county was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (4.61%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (4.61%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Nebraska.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Nebraska

58.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska

Keya Paha County, NE
96% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
91.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Grant County, NE
90.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Keya Paha County, NE with 96% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nebraska colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Nebraska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 117k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 4.15% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (4.85k people).

In 2018, there were 16.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.11k White (Hispanic) and 2.53k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Spanish (5,671 speakers), Vietnamese (281 speakers), and German (195 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 56
White (Hispanic)
6.11k ± 440
Other (Hispanic)
2.53k ± 451

8.07%

Hispanic Population

9.42k people

8.07% of the people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (9.42k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
5,671 speakers (5.19%)
Vietnamese
281 speakers (0.257%)
German
195 speakers (0.179%)

6.82% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 5.19% of the overall population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are native Spanish speakers. 0.257% speak Vietnamese and 0.179% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.15%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.85k people

3.95%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

4.61k people

As of 2018, 4.15% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (4.85k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 3.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2018, the median age of all people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 37.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents was 38.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,143 ± 1,126 people
Guatemala
312 ± 433 people
El Salvador
248 ± 386 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 2,143 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Guatemala with 312 and El Salvador with 248.

Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

97.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.4% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,414 ± 192
Gulf War (2001-)
1,196 ± 236
Korea
833 ± 114

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is $53,811. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $80,265, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $77,941 and $75,978.

Males in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,504. The income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 57.4k people. The largest industries in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Construction (3,894 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,808 people), and Hospitals (2,757 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($110,938), Rail transportation ($102,939), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($87,454).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,811

2018 value

± $1,109

2.94%

1 Year Growth

± 2.84%

Households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a median annual income of $53,811, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,275 in 2017, which represents a 2.94% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$54,476

Average Male Salary in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $7,618

$37,504

Average Female Salary in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $5,868

In 2017, full-time male employees in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE made 1.45 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

Asian
$75,036 ± $68,768
White
$39,459 ± $4,441
Other
$30,623 ± $16,875

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.9 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2017 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.443

2016 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2017, the income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0978% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $80,265, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $77,941 and $75,978.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (14.3k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,724 ± 630
Hispanic
2,037 ± 268
Other
486 ± 159

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

57.4k

2017 Value

0.262%

1 Year growth

± 0.262%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 0.262%, from 57.3k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,905 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,733 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,570 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by number of employees, are Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,905 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,733 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,570 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (11.1 times higher than expected), Agricultural & food scientists (10.4 times), and News analysts, reporters & correspondents (8.26 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($270,304), Agricultural & food scientists ($139,310), and Chief executives & legislators ($129,343).

Industries

Employment by Industries

57.4k

2017 Value

0.262%

1 Year growth

± 0.262%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew at a rate of 0.262%, from 57.3k employees to 57.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Construction (3,894 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,808 people), and Hospitals (2,757 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, though some of these residents may live in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by number of employees, are Construction (3,894 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,808 people), and Hospitals (2,757 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (20.4 times higher than expected), Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores (7.86 times), and Agricultural implement manufacturing (7.35 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($110,938), Rail transportation ($102,939), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($87,454).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $24.1B, followed by Meat/seafood ($20.7B) and Live animals/fish ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Nebraska.

$149B

2015 Value in Nebraska

$229B

Projected 2045 Value in Nebraska

53.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound Nebraska trade was $149B. This is expected to increase 53.9% to $229B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$12.4B
Kansas
$9.12B
California
$8.39B

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $12.4B, followed by Kansas with $9.12B and California and $8.39B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 1,762 degrees. The student population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is skewed towards women, with 3,224 male students and 4,622 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (1,494 and 87.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (114 and 6.67%), Two or More Races (29 and 1.7%), and Asian (25 and 1.46%).

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Kearney (1,420 and 80.6%) and Hastings College (342 and 19.4%).

The most popular majors in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are General Business Administration & Management (189 and 10.7%), Elementary Education & Teaching (175 and 9.93%), and General Biological Sciences (93 and 5.28%).

The median tuition costs in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are $27,800 for private four year colleges, and $5,753 and $12,533 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
153 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
71 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
175 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Elementary Education & Teaching with 153 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nebraska at Kearney
1,420 degrees awarded
Hastings College
342 degrees awarded

$5,753

Median In-State Public

$27,800

Median Private

In 2017, the South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Kearney with 1,420 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

676

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,086

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 676 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.622 times less than the 1,086 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,494 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
114 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE were to White students. These 1,494 degrees mean that there were 13.1 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 114 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $129,300 in 2018, which is 0.563 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $122,100 to $129,300, a 5.9% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is 68.9%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 15.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$129,300

2018 Median

± $3,558

$122,100

2017 Median

± $2,555

In 2018, the median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to to $129,300 from the previous year's value of $122,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,811

Median Household Income

± $1,109

47.4k

Number of Households

± 1,132

In 2018, the median household income of the 47.4k households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $53,811 from the previous year's value of $52,275.

The following chart displays the households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

68.9%

2018 Homeownership

68.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 68.9% of the housing units in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (15.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
81.5%
Carpooled
10%
Worked At Home
4.16%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Drove Alone (81.5%), followed by those who Carpooled (10%) and those who Worked At Home (4.16%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

92.5% of the population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 9.89% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 17% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1339 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.45% increase from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1358 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.5%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

1,339 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,339 patients per year. This represents a 0.45% increase from the previous year (1,333 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nebraska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.5%

Uninsured

51.6%

Employer Coverage

9.89%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

17%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined by 14.3% from 8.75% to 7.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.