Keith County Health Data
Keith County, Nebraska
Health Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
148
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Keith County, Nebraska
Keith County keeps pace nationally
At 77.1 years, Keith County's life expectancy is just below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 14.9% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county sits in the middle of the national distribution for chronic disease burden.
Slightly below Nebraska's average
Keith County's life expectancy of 77.1 years trails Nebraska's state average of 77.5 years by about 0.4 years. However, its 8.3% uninsured rate is close to the state average of 8.1%, indicating reasonable coverage access.
Exceptional provider resources
While Keith County's life expectancy ranks lowest among nearby counties, its healthcare infrastructure is exceptional: 73 primary care and 148 mental health providers per 100K—far ahead of neighbors like Johnson County. This robust provider network suggests concentrated healthcare services, possibly anchored by a regional medical hub.
High providers, higher uninsured rate
Keith County boasts outstanding provider availability, yet 8.3% of residents remain uninsured—slightly above the state average. The gap suggests that strong healthcare infrastructure doesn't automatically translate to universal coverage or affordability for all residents.
Use abundant resources to get covered
Keith County's excellent provider network makes this the ideal time to enroll in coverage. Contact your local health department or visit Nebraska's marketplace to bridge the insurance gap and access the quality care available locally.
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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.