Dixon County Health Data
Dixon County, Nebraska
Health Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dixon County, Nebraska
Dixon County slightly above national average
Dixon County's life expectancy of 78.9 years sits just 0.8 years above the U.S. average of 78.1 years. With 16.8% of residents reporting poor or fair health—nearly 1 percentage point above the national average—the county faces moderate health challenges.
Middle-of-pack health across Nebraska
Dixon County's 78.9-year life expectancy trails Nebraska's state average of 77.5 years by 1.4 years, placing it in the state's middle tier. The 16.8% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state baseline, suggesting room for improvement in chronic disease management.
Diverse outcomes in northeast Nebraska
Dixon County's 78.9-year life expectancy falls between Deuel County (79.9) and Dundy County (where data is limited), reflecting variable health performance across the region. Its uninsured rate of 10.2% ranks among the highest in the state and nearby counties.
Coverage gaps and limited providers
Dixon County's 10.2% uninsured rate significantly exceeds Nebraska's 8.1% average, leaving roughly 1 in 10 residents without health coverage. The county offers 18 primary care providers and 18 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, below state averages for a rural area.
Close the coverage gap in Dixon
One in ten Dixon County residents lacks health insurance—a higher burden than most of Nebraska. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to find affordable coverage options and connect with care today.
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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.