Dakota County Health Data

Dakota County has a health score of 47/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #91 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 Dakota County is 76.5 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Dakota County below the state average.

Dakota County's health score of 47/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5% vs. 8.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Dakota County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (10.5%), and primary care physician access (14:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 254:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 47/100 ("Below Average"), Dakota County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Dakota County's health score of 47/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. The uninsured rate of 10.5% 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.