Box Butte County Health Data
Box Butte County, Nebraska
Health Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Box Butte County, Nebraska
Box Butte County trails life expectancy badly
At 76.0 years, Box Butte County residents live substantially shorter lives than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a rare miss that signals serious underlying health challenges. With 15.1% reporting poor or fair health and 10.9% uninsured, the county faces a compounding crisis of disease burden and coverage gaps.
One of Nebraska's shortest lifespans
Box Butte County's 76.0-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom statewide, trailing Nebraska's 77.5-year average by a full year and-a-half. The county's 10.9% uninsured rate—highest among measured Nebraska counties—likely contributes to delayed care and preventable disease burden.
Significantly worse health than peers
Box Butte County's 76.0-year life expectancy falls well short of neighbors like Boone County (79.4 years) and Antelope County (79.8 years), placing it at the region's bottom. The 10.9% uninsured rate compounds the problem—three times higher than Boone County's 6.1%—indicating both health vulnerability and coverage barriers.
Crisis of coverage and provider access
Box Butte County's 10.9% uninsured rate—roughly one in nine residents without coverage—is the state's worst, leaving thousands vulnerable to delayed or forgone care. With only 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the county struggles with both access and affordability, though mental health providers at 215 per 100,000 suggest some behavioral health capacity.
Close the coverage gap now
Box Butte County's 10.9% uninsured rate is a public health emergency—one in nine residents lacks access to preventive care and treatment, driving shorter lifespans and higher disease burden. Immediately visit healthcare.gov, call 1-800-318-2596, or contact local health offices to find affordable marketplace plans, Medicaid expansion options, and employer coverage that can reverse this crisis.
eHealth Insurance
Compare health insurance plans from top carriers for Box Butte County residents.
Compare Plans →HealthMarkets
Licensed agents for health, Medicare, and supplemental insurance in Nebraska.
Get a Quote →Sponsored
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the health ranking of Box Butte County, NE?
What is the life expectancy in Box Butte County?
How does Box Butte County health compare to the Nebraska average?
What health factors affect Box Butte County?
Is Box Butte County a healthy place to live?
What are the biggest health challenges in Box Butte County?
Counties with Similar Health Profile
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.