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Arthur County Health Data

Health Score

82/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Poor / Fair Health

14.8%

State avg 15.6%

National avg 19.6%

Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health

These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Arthur County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureArthurState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity42.4%39.8%37.6%2.6 pts worse than state
Diabetes9.3%9.6%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure30.7%30.3%33.5%near state average
Depression19.1%18.4%24.1%0.7 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureArthurState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.6%14.9%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking22.2%22.1%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity24.5%26.3%27.0%1.8 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureArthurState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup73.5%72.9%74.9%0.6 pts better than state
Dental Visit (past year)64.0%62.0%57.3%2.0 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)72.8%73.0%73.3%near state average

Daily-life impact

MeasureArthurState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress15.4%15.3%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration30.5%32.3%37.3%1.8 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Arthur County nationally on obesity.

Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.

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Data Story

Lower Uninsured Rates Noted in Arthur County

Health data brief for Arthur County, Nebraska.

By HealthByCounty Editorial Team

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Lead metric:Uninsured rate

Arthur County records an uninsured rate of 6.5%. This percentage is lower than the Nebraska state average of 8.1% and the national average of 10%. About 14.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. Specific data for life expectancy, primary care provider ratios, and mental health provider ratios are not available for this county in the current dataset. In Nebraska, the average life expectancy is 77.5 years, while the national average is 77 years. The figures provided are derived from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps health data and federal census records from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. These statistics reflect health coverage and self-reported health status rather than medical recommendations. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.

Get Care in Arthur County, Nebraska

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Hospitals near you

No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Arthur County.

This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Arthur County, NE?
Arthur County has a health score of 82/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #24 out of 93 counties in Nebraska (1 = healthiest). The score is based on County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025 data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Arthur County?
Life expectancy data for Arthur County is not available in the current dataset.
How does Arthur County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Arthur County's health score of 82/100 is above the Nebraska average of 71/100. The uninsured rate is 6.5% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Arthur County?
Key health factors for Arthur County include: life expectancy (—), uninsured rate (6.5%), and primary care physician access (—). These metrics are sourced from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025.
Is Arthur County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 82/100 ("Excellent"), Arthur County is one of the healthier counties in Nebraska. 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Arthur County healthier than the Nebraska average?
Arthur County's health score of 82/100 exceeds the Nebraska average of 71/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.