Boone County Health Data
Boone County, Nebraska
Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
149
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Boone County, Nebraska
Boone County leads national life expectancy
At 79.4 years, Boone County residents live nearly 3 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county in the health elite. Despite 15.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county's strong longevity suggests successful management of chronic disease in later years.
Top-tier longevity within Nebraska
Boone County's 79.4-year life expectancy ranks in Nebraska's top tier, outpacing the state average of 77.5 years by nearly 2 years. The county achieves this performance with solid primary care infrastructure: 149 providers per 100,000 residents, suggesting well-coordinated preventive and chronic disease care.
Second-best longevity in the region
Boone County's 79.4-year life expectancy trails only Antelope County's exceptional 79.8 years, but substantially outpaces Adams County (76.8) and Boyd County (75.4). The county's 149 primary care providers per 100,000 rank among the highest regionally, likely supporting its superior outcomes.
Strong primary care, lean mental health
Boone County's 149 primary care providers per 100,000 residents rank above state and regional peers, providing robust access to preventive screening and chronic disease management. At 6.1% uninsured—the lowest in the region—nearly all residents have coverage, though mental health providers (94 per 100,000) are relatively sparse compared to physical health capacity.
Keep coverage universal and strong
Boone County's 6.1% uninsured rate is exceptional, but protecting that achievement requires continuous outreach during open enrollment at healthcare.gov. With neighbors already living longer, ensuring complete coverage means all can access the preventive care and provider density that drives the county's longevity advantage.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.