Local Health Departments

What this tracks

This dataset maps Nebraska’s Local Health Departments (LHDs) with their service boundaries and 2020 Census demographics for each area.

Why it matters to you

If you’re choosing where to open a healthcare business in Nebraska, this data shows which LHD serves your target area and the population’s age, race, and housing characteristics. Residents can check their LHD’s coverage for services like vaccinations or food inspections. The Loup Basin Public Health Department, for example, serves 29,851 people across mostly rural communities.

How to read this data

LHD_NAME — The official name of the health department (e.g., “Loup Basin Public Health Department”).
SUM_Total_Population — Total residents served (e.g., 29,851).
SUM_Hispanic_or_Latino — Count of Hispanic/Latino residents (e.g., 857 in Loup Basin).
ORG_URL — 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 local health alerts or clinic hours.