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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Gosper County, NE?
Gosper County has a health score of 66/100, rated "Average." It ranks #61 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 Gosper County?
Life expectancy in Gosper County is 75.8 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Gosper County below the state average.
How does Gosper County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Gosper County's health score of 66/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 75.8 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Gosper County?
Key health factors for Gosper County include: life expectancy (75.8 years), uninsured rate (8.7%), and primary care physician access (55:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Gosper County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 66/100 ("Average"), Gosper County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.8 years. 8.7% 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 Gosper County?
Gosper County's health score of 66/100 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.