Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Nebraska
Health Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hamilton County, Nebraska
Hamilton County lives longer than America
At 78.9 years, Hamilton County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing residents among the healthier populations nationally. Just 13.3% of the county reports poor or fair health, slightly below the national average of 13.9%, suggesting strong overall wellness.
Above average health in Nebraska
Hamilton County ranks in Nebraska's healthier cohort with a life expectancy of 78.9 years—1.4 years above the state average of 77.5 years. The county's 13.3% poor/fair health rate also performs better than most Nebraska peers.
Outperforming surrounding counties
Hamilton County's 78.9-year life expectancy exceeds all adjacent counties in the region, with Harlan County at 76.8 years and Hitchcock County at 75.6 years. With 107 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 147 mental health providers per 100K, Hamilton offers robust healthcare access.
Accessible healthcare, low uninsured rate
Only 6.2% of Hamilton County residents lack health insurance—1.9 percentage points better than Nebraska's 8.1% average—meaning most have coverage for doctor visits and preventive care. The county's 107 primary care providers per 100K create strong access to routine healthcare.
Keep Hamilton healthy—verify coverage
With 93.8% of residents already insured, Hamilton County maintains strong coverage, but those 6.2% without insurance should explore options immediately. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact Nebraska's insurance marketplace to find affordable plans and ensure every resident has access to preventive and emergency care.
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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.