Garden County Health Data
Garden County, Nebraska
Health Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Garden County, Nebraska
Life expectancy below U.S. average
Garden County residents live to 76.6 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Nearly 1 in 5 residents (19.5%) report poor or fair health, the highest rate among these eight counties.
Highest poor health rate in state sample
Garden County's 19.5% poor/fair health rate stands well above Nebraska's median, signaling significant health challenges. The county's 76.6-year life expectancy also trails the state average of 77.5 years.
Struggling more than surrounding area
Garden County's 19.5% poor health rate far exceeds Furnas County (17.0%) and Gosper County (14.5%) nearby. Data on primary care providers is limited, but the county's 56 mental health providers per 100K trails better-resourced neighbors.
Limited provider data, but access concerns
Garden County's 8.4% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average of 8.1%, affecting healthcare access for roughly 280 residents. Primary care provider data is unavailable, but the high poor-health rate suggests residents may struggle to access needed care.
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If you're uninsured in Garden County, comprehensive health insurance can connect you to preventive care and treatment. Visit Healthcare.gov or call a local health department to explore Medicaid and Marketplace options 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.