Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Nebraska
Health Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Brown County, Nebraska
Brown County lags in life expectancy
At 75.6 years, Brown County residents live nearly 5 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 15.0% poor or fair health rate sits above the national average of 13.5%, suggesting persistent health challenges in the community.
Below Nebraska's health benchmark
Brown County's 75.6-year life expectancy trails Nebraska's state average of 77.5 years by nearly 2 years. This places Brown County among the lower-performing counties statewide for longevity metrics.
Neighboring counties fare better overall
Cherry County to the north reaches 77.2 years, while Cedar County achieves 80.2 years—outpacing Brown County by 4-5 years. Brown County's primary care provider density of 103 per 100,000 residents actually exceeds most rural neighbors, suggesting provider availability isn't the sole driver of health outcomes.
Uninsured rate tops state average
One in ten Brown County residents—10.0%—lack health insurance, compared to Nebraska's 8.1% average. Limited mental health provider capacity at 70 per 100,000 residents may compound healthcare access challenges for those seeking behavioral health support.
Finding affordable health coverage
If you're among the 10% of uninsured Brown County residents, help is available. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer coverage options tailored to your family's needs.
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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.