Custer County Health Data
Custer County, Nebraska
Health Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Custer County, Nebraska
Custer County's solid health profile
At 77.9 years, Custer County's life expectancy is 1.8 years below the U.S. average of 79.7 years. The county's 15.5% poor/fair health rate is near-average, indicating manageable chronic disease burden.
Close to Nebraska's health mean
Custer County's 77.9-year life expectancy sits nearly even with Nebraska's 77.5-year average, placing it in the middle of the state's health rankings. Its 7.3% uninsured rate ranks among the lowest in these eight counties and beats the state average of 8.1%.
Strong primary and mental health access
Custer County delivers 57 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the highest in this group—and 123 mental health providers per 100,000. This robust provider network ensures most residents can find local care for routine and specialized needs.
Insurance and access align well
With only 7.3% of residents uninsured, coverage is strong in Custer County, and good provider density means most residents can see a doctor nearby. This combination enables preventive care and early intervention.
Stay covered, stay healthy
The 7.3% of Custer County residents without insurance have clear pathways to coverage through Healthcare.gov and community health programs. Don't delay—secure your insurance and connect with the strong provider network available here.
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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.