Kimball County Health Data
Kimball County, Nebraska
Health Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Kimball County, Nebraska
Kimball County faces serious health gaps
At 76.0 years, Kimball County's life expectancy falls 0.4 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. A concerning 19.2% of residents report poor or fair health, significantly higher than the national average and indicating widespread chronic disease.
Nebraska's health challenge
Kimball County's 76.0-year life expectancy trails Nebraska's state average of 77.5 by 1.5 years—one of the state's lowest rates. With 12.1% uninsured, the county nearly doubles Nebraska's 8.1% state average, creating a coverage crisis.
Worst outcomes in the region
Kimball County's 76.0-year life expectancy and 19.2% poor/fair health rate are the worst among regional neighbors like Johnson County and Kearney County. Provider data is unavailable, but the health metrics suggest significant healthcare access barriers in this rural western Nebraska county.
Dual crisis: coverage and health outcomes
Kimball County's 12.1% uninsured rate—50% higher than the state average—leaves many residents without financial protection from illness. Combined with unavailable provider data and poor health metrics, residents face a compounded healthcare challenge.
Urgent: Get covered today
Kimball County's high uninsured rate demands immediate action. Visit Nebraska's marketplace, contact the county health department, or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore affordable coverage options and local health programs now.
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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.