Colfax County Health Data

Colfax County has a health score of 49/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #89 out of 93 counties in Nebraska (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Colfax County is 82.0 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Colfax County above the state average.

Colfax County's health score of 49/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 82.0 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7% vs. 8.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Colfax County include: life expectancy (82.0 years), uninsured rate (14.7%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 19:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 49/100 ("Below Average"), Colfax County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 82.0 years. 14.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Colfax County's health score of 49/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. The uninsured rate of 14.7% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.