Gosper County Health Data
Gosper County, Nebraska
Health Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Gosper County, Nebraska
Shortest life expectancy in this group
Gosper County residents live to just 75.8 years on average, about 3.1 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 14.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces elevated chronic disease rates.
Among lowest life expectancy statewide
At 75.8 years, Gosper County has the lowest life expectancy among these eight counties, trailing Nebraska's 77.5-year average by 1.7 years. This gap reflects broader health inequities that require urgent attention.
Healthier than Garden, weaker than Furnas
Gosper County's 75.8-year life expectancy trails Furnas County (77.0) but exceeds struggling Garden County (76.6). Primary care access is limited at just 55 per 100K, though mental health providers at 54 per 100K offer modest support.
High uninsured rate, limited provider access
At 8.7% uninsured, Gosper County exceeds Nebraska's 8.1% state average, leaving over 380 residents without health coverage. Primary care providers number just 55 per 100K—among the lowest in the comparison—straining access to routine and preventive care.
Health insurance can extend your lifespan
Gosper County's high uninsured rate and low life expectancy are connected—coverage connects you to preventive care, early diagnosis, and lifesaving treatment. Start today at Healthcare.gov or contact a local health navigator.
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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.