Gage County Health Data
Gage County, Nebraska
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
190
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Gage County, Nebraska
Life expectancy trails national average
Gage County residents live to 76.3 years on average, about 2.6 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 16.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces above-average chronic disease burden.
Among the lowest life expectancy in state
Gage County's 76.3-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom of Nebraska counties, trailing the state average of 77.5 years by 1.2 years. This gap signals persistent health challenges that demand attention.
Health outcomes lag nearby Furnas County
Gage County's 76.3-year life expectancy falls below neighboring Furnas County (77.0) and trails the stronger performance of Greeley County (81.2). However, Gage excels in mental health provider access with 190 per 100K, nearly triple the state median.
Better uninsured rate, but fewer doctors
Gage County's 7.4% uninsured rate beats the state average of 8.1%, a positive sign for healthcare access. Yet primary care is stretched thin at just 74 providers per 100K—far below Furnas County's 109.
Secure coverage to improve health outcomes
Most Gage County residents have insurance, but the uninsured still face barriers to preventive care. Explore options at Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to find a plan that works for you.
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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.