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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Garden County, NE?
Garden County has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #84 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.
What is the life expectancy in Garden County?
Life expectancy in Garden County is 76.6 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Garden County below the state average.
How does Garden County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Garden County's health score of 57/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 76.6 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Garden County?
Key health factors for Garden County include: life expectancy (76.6 years), uninsured rate (8.4%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 56:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Garden County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Garden County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years. 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Garden County?
Garden County's health score of 57/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.