Jefferson County Health Data

Jefferson County has a health score of 70/100, rated "Average." It ranks #51 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 Jefferson County is 76.6 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Jefferson County below the state average.

Jefferson County's health score of 70/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 76.6 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3% vs. 8.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Jefferson County include: life expectancy (76.6 years), uninsured rate (7.3%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 71:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 70/100 ("Average"), Jefferson County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years. 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Jefferson County's health score of 70/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.