Burt County Health Data
Burt County, Nebraska
Health Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Burt County, Nebraska
Burt County faces significant health gaps
At 75.4 years, Burt County residents live 3.5 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 15.2% poor or fair health rate mirrors the national struggle, yet the shorter life expectancy signals deeper health equity issues.
One of Nebraska's lowest life expectancies
Burt County's 75.4-year life expectancy ranks among the lowest in Nebraska, trailing the state average of 77.5 years by more than 2 years. This persistent gap suggests chronic health stressors requiring targeted community intervention.
Neighboring counties significantly healthier
Cedar County to the east reaches 80.2 years while Butler County to the north achieves 79.1 years—both far outpacing Burt's 75.4-year mark. The disparity grows starker in provider density: Burt offers just 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents versus Cedar's higher access levels.
Severe provider shortage limits access
Burt County residents struggle with just 30 primary care providers and 15 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest ratios statewide. With an uninsured rate of 8.1% (matching Nebraska's average), those without insurance face especially long waits and limited options for preventive care.
Healthcare access starts with coverage
In a county with limited providers, having insurance is critical to securing timely care. Visit healthcare.gov today to enroll in Medicaid or a marketplace plan—enrollment assistance is available by phone at 1-800-318-2596.
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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.