Nemaha County
KansasFIPS 20131
Pop. 10,2732 HospitalsSVI 0.06RUCC 9 (Rural)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Nemaha County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.0% | 10.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.6% | 39.5% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.1% | 11.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 12.7 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 5,113.684 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
13
Primary Care Physicians
128.5 per 100k
16
NPs & PAs
158.2 per 100k
10
Dentists
43
Hospital Beds
4.3 per 1,000
$13,220.86
Medicare Per Capita
1435.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Nemaha County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 39.1% | — | |
| Depression | 20.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.3% | — | |
| Disability | 32.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.06
Socioeconomic Status0.04
Household Composition & Disability0.18
Minority Status & Language0.09
Housing Type & Transportation0.21
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Nemaha County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nemaha Valley Community Hospital | Seneca | 22 | CAHRural |
| Sabetha Community Hospital | Sabetha | 25 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.