Hooker County Health Data
Hooker County, Nebraska
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
273
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Hooker County, Nebraska
Hooker County health status above average
While life expectancy data is limited, Hooker County's 15.3% poor/fair health rate slightly exceeds the national average of 13.9%, though not dramatically. The county shows moderate health status relative to the U.S. baseline.
Average health outcomes for Nebraska
Hooker County's 15.3% poor/fair health rate tracks slightly above Nebraska's typical health status, placing it in the middle tier of state counties. Complete life expectancy data would provide fuller context, but current indicators show average performance.
Mixed provider access, moderate health burden
Hooker County's 15.3% poor/fair health rate mirrors Holt County's and slightly exceeds Hamilton County's (13.3%), though Hitchcock County remains worst at 16.6%. The county's exceptional 273 primary care providers per 100K—the highest in the region—suggests strong healthcare infrastructure.
Uninsured rate slightly above state average
At 9.1%, Hooker County's uninsured rate exceeds Nebraska's 8.1% average by a full percentage point, though the county's outstanding 273 primary care providers per 100K means insured residents enjoy exceptional access. Coverage gaps, not provider scarcity, are the access challenge.
Close Hooker's coverage gap today
With 9.1% of Hooker County residents uninsured—higher than most neighbors—now is the time to secure coverage and take advantage of the county's abundant primary care providers. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-855-270-2511 to find affordable plans that connect you to 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.