South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

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2019 Population

116,811

0.00342% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

37.3

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

12.3%

3.5% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$55,377

2.91% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$141,500

9.44% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

56,975

1.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE had a population of 117k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $55,377. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew from 116,807 to 116,811, a 0.00342% increase and its median household income grew from $53,811 to $55,377, a 2.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.19%), Other (Hispanic) (2.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.45%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%). 6.94% of the households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 97.3% of the residents in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are University of Nebraska at Kearney (1,331 degrees awarded in 2019) and Hastings College (273 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $141,500, and the homeownership rate was 69%. Most people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 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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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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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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Diversity

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is home to a population of 117k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.6% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were born outside of the country (14.8k people).

In 2019, there were 17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.06k White (Hispanic) and 2.89k 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 (5,760 speakers), Vietnamese (300 speakers), and German (195 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 61
White (Hispanic)
6.06k ± 572
Other (Hispanic)
2.89k ± 548

8.23%

Hispanic Population

9.62k people

8.23% of the people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are hispanic (9.62k 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
5,760 speakers (5.27%)
Vietnamese
300 speakers (0.274%)
German
195 speakers (0.178%)

6.94% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Spanish. 5.27% of the overall population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are native Spanish speakers. 0.274% speak Vietnamese and 0.178% speak German, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

14.8k people

4.15%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.85k people

As of 2019, 12.6% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents (14.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 4.15%, 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

± 1.4

In 2019, 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 foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,164 ± 1,131 people
Guatemala
527 ± 562 people
El Salvador
194 ± 342 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Mexico, the natal country of 2,164 South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents, followed by Guatemala with 527 and El Salvador with 194.

Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.3% of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 97.4%, 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
2,410 ± 224
Gulf War (2001-)
1,123 ± 194
Korea
775 ± 107

South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is $55,377. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Omaha City (Southwest) PUMA, NE with a value of $85,242, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $83,720 and $81,708.

Males in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,096. The income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE employs 57k people. The largest industries in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary & secondary schools (4,063 people), Construction (3,653 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Waste management & remediation services ($130,708), Pharmacies & drug stores ($84,962), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($83,310).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,377

2019 value

± $1,331

2.91%

1 Year Growth

± 3.08%

Households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a median annual income of $55,377, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,811 in 2018, which represents a 2.91% 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

$56,398

Average Male Salary in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $8,139

$41,096

Average Female Salary in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

± $6,104

In 2019, full-time male employees in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE made 1.37 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

White
$42,007 ± $4,811
Other
$32,671 ± $11,698
Black
$31,300 ± $33,636

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE workers was White. These workers were paid 1.29 times more than Other 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

0.44

2019 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

0.447

2018 Wage GINI in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE

In 2019, the income inequality in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.5% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2019, 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 $85,242, followed by Bellevue City PUMA, NE and Omaha City (Northwest) PUMA, NE, with respective values of $83,720 and $81,708.

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

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE (13.8k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. 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
12,463 ± 665
Hispanic
1,939 ± 277
Two Or More
411 ± 150

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

57k

2019 Value

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± −1.07%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 57.6k employees to 57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,801 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,775 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,526 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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,801 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,775 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,526 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Buyers & purchasing agents, farm products (23.3 times higher than expected), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (9.58 times), and Agricultural & food scientists (8.78 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Physicians ($253,699), Chief executives & legislators ($139,741), and Industrial production managers ($120,437).

Industries

Employment by Industries

57k

2019 Value

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± −1.07%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 57.6k employees to 57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,063 people), Construction (3,653 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,908 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 Elementary & secondary schools (4,063 people), Construction (3,653 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,908 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has an unusually high number of Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (24.1 times higher than expected), Agricultural implement manufacturing (8.55 times), and Farming (6.68 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, by average salary, are Waste management & remediation services ($130,708), Pharmacies & drug stores ($84,962), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($83,310).

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 2018, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $29.5B, followed by Meat/seafood ($21.8B) and Live animals/fish ($12.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$161B

2018 Value in Nebraska

$260B

Projected 2045 Value in Nebraska

61.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Nebraska trade was $161B. This is expected to increase 61.9% to $260B 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
$12.2B
California
$11.1B
Kansas
$9.4B

In 2018, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $12.2B, followed by California with $11.1B and Kansas and $9.4B.

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

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

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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

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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.

Education

In 2019, universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE awarded 1,604 degrees. The student population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is skewed towards women, with 2,849 male students and 4,428 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are White (1,330 and 86.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (133 and 8.61%), Two or More Races (31 and 2.01%), and Black or African American (22 and 1.42%).

The largest universities in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Kearney (1,331 and 83%) and Hastings College (273 and 17%).

The most popular majors in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are Elementary Education & Teaching (164 and 10.2%), General Business Administration & Management (163 and 10.2%), and General Biological Sciences (116 and 7.23%).

The median tuition costs in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE are $30,040 for private four year colleges, and $6,090 and $13,290 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
145 degree-majorss awarded
Operations Management & Supervision
57 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
152 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was Elementary Education & Teaching with 145 degrees 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
1,331 degrees awarded
Hastings College
273 degrees awarded

$6,090

Median In-State Public

$30,040

Median Private

In 2019, the South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Kearney with 1,331 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

578

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,026

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 578 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE, which is 0.563 times less than the 1,026 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
1,330 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
133 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
31 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was White students. These 1,330 degrees mean that there were 10 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 133 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE was $141,500 in 2019, which is 0.588 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $129,300 to $141,500, a 9.44% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE is 69%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have an average commute time of 16 minutes, and they drove alone to work. 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

$141,500

2019 Median

± $3,273

$129,300

2018 Median

± $3,558

In 2019, the median property value in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to to $141,500 from the previous year's value of $129,300.

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 $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$55,377

Median Household Income

± $1,331

47.2k

Number of Households

± 1,127

In 2019, the median household income of the 47.2k households in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew to $55,377 from the previous year's value of $53,811.

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

69%

2019 Homeownership

68.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69% 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 68.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE have a shorter commute time (16 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% 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 Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Carpooled (9.3%)
Worked At Home (3.98%)

In 2019, 82.4% of workers in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.3%) and those who worked at home (3.98%).

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

92.3% of the population of South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 2.08% 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 1310 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1327 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1272 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 362 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.8%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,310 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,310 patients per year. This represents a 1.28% decrease from the previous year (1,327 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

7.65%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

16.3%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Nebraska PUMA, NE grew by 1.99% from 7.5% to 7.65%.

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.