What this tracks
This dataset maps Nebraska’s Local Health Departments (LHDs) with their service boundaries, population demographics, and housing data from the 2020 Census.
Why it matters to you
If you’re opening a daycare or senior care facility in Nebraska, this data shows which health department oversees inspections in your area—like the Loup Basin Public Health Department. Residents can use it to find vaccination clinics or disaster response resources tailored to their community’s size and demographics, such as areas with higher elderly populations (shown in SUM_Total_Population_18YrsAndOver).
How to read this data
LHD_NAME — The official name of the health department, like “Loup Basin Public Health Department.”
SUM_Hispanic_or_Latino — Counts Hispanic/Latino residents in the area (e.g., 857 in Loup Basin).
SUM_NursingFacilities_SkilledNursingFacilities — Tracks elderly care beds (e.g., 370 in Loup Basin), useful for family planning.
ORG_URL — Direct link to the health department’s website (e.g., https://www.lbphd.ne.gov/).
Try it yourself
Visit your LHD’s website (find it via ORG_URL) to check flu shot clinics or restaurant inspection reports for your county.