Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Nebraska
Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Butler County, Nebraska
Butler County excels in health outcomes
At 79.1 years, Butler County residents live just 2 months short of the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 12.8% poor or fair health rate ranks below the national average of 13.5%, placing Butler among the healthier U.S. counties.
Above Nebraska's health standard
Butler County's 79.1-year life expectancy exceeds Nebraska's state average of 77.5 years by 1.6 years. The county's 12.8% poor or fair health rate also outperforms the state, signaling strong community health management.
Butler leads regional health metrics
Butler's 79.1-year life expectancy and 12.8% poor or fair health rate rank among the best in central Nebraska, surpassing nearby Burt County's 75.4 years and 15.2% rate. Primary care provider density of 71 per 100,000 residents ensures accessible routine medical care across the county.
Strong coverage, limited mental health access
Only 7.1% of Butler County residents lack health insurance—the best rate among peer counties and well below Nebraska's 8.1% average. However, mental health provider capacity at 12 per 100,000 residents remains a constraint for those seeking behavioral health services.
Keep your family covered
Butler County's low uninsured rate shows what strong coverage looks like—but if you're among the 7%, now is the time to act. Explore options at healthcare.gov or contact a local enrollment counselor to find a plan that protects your health and finances.
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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.