Harlan County Health Data

Harlan County has a health score of 71/100, rated "Average." It ranks #48 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.

Life expectancy in Harlan County is 76.8 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Harlan County below the state average.

Harlan County's health score of 71/100 is equal to the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 76.8 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.9% vs. 8.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Harlan County include: life expectancy (76.8 years), uninsured rate (8.9%), and primary care physician access (65:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 71/100 ("Average"), Harlan County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.8 years. 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Harlan County's health score of 71/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.