Cherry County Health Data
Cherry County, Nebraska
Health Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cherry County, Nebraska
Cherry County trails national health
At 77.2 years, Cherry County residents live 1.7 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 18.4% poor or fair health rate is notably higher than the national average of 13.5%, indicating significant population health challenges.
Below Nebraska's state benchmark
Cherry County's 77.2-year life expectancy falls just below Nebraska's state average of 77.5 years, while its 18.4% poor or fair health rate ranks among the highest statewide. These metrics reflect persistent health inequities requiring targeted intervention.
Worst health outcomes in region
Cherry County's 77.2-year life expectancy and 18.4% poor or fair health rate significantly lag neighboring Cedar County's 80.2 years and 13.7% rate—a troubling 3-year gap. Cherry's primary care provider density of 73 per 100,000 residents is reasonable, yet health outcomes remain poor, suggesting barriers beyond provider availability.
Reasonable coverage, persistent health struggles
Cherry County's 7.8% uninsured rate sits below Nebraska's 8.1% average, so insurance access isn't driving poor outcomes. Despite 73 primary care and 55 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county's high poor or fair health rate suggests underlying social determinants—poverty, education, or healthcare quality—require broader community focus.
Insurance alone isn't enough
Most Cherry County residents have insurance, yet health outcomes lag—coverage is necessary but not sufficient. If you're among the 7.8% uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to enroll; if insured, ensure you're using preventive care and addressing chronic conditions with your provider.
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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.