Dawson County Health Data

Dawson County has a health score of 48/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #90 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 Dawson County is 77.4 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Dawson County below the state average.

Dawson County's health score of 48/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 77.4 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 12.6% vs. 8.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Dawson County include: life expectancy (77.4 years), uninsured rate (12.6%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 166:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 48/100 ("Below Average"), Dawson County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.4 years. 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Dawson County's health score of 48/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. The uninsured rate of 12.6% 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.