Fillmore County Health Data
Fillmore County, Nebraska
Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
288
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Fillmore County, Nebraska
Fillmore County's life expectancy advantage
At 79.1 years, Fillmore County residents live nearly a full year longer than the U.S. average of 78.1 years. Only 14.1% report poor or fair health—the lowest rate among Nebraska's counties—reflecting exceptional wellness and disease management.
Among Nebraska's healthiest counties
Fillmore County's 79.1-year life expectancy exceeds Nebraska's state average of 77.5 years by 1.6 years, placing it in the state's top tier. The 14.1% poor/fair health rate ranks lowest in Nebraska, signaling outstanding chronic disease control and health behaviors.
Southeast Nebraska's health leader
Fillmore County's 79.1-year life expectancy trails only Deuel County (79.9) and Frontier County (79.6) in the state, making it a regional health leader. The 14.1% poor/fair health rate significantly outperforms neighboring Dodge County and most other counties.
Lowest uninsured rate in state
Fillmore County's 6.7% uninsured rate is the lowest in Nebraska—1.4 percentage points below state average—meaning nearly all residents have health coverage. With 36 primary care providers and 288 mental health providers per 100,000, the county balances access and community health effectively.
Fillmore's coverage success story
Fillmore County has the state's lowest uninsured rate at 6.7%, but if you're among the few without coverage, help is available. Visit healthcare.gov or contact local health services to complete your county's health insurance success story.
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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.