Knox County Health Data
Knox County, Nebraska
Health Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Knox County, Nebraska
Knox County matches U.S. longevity
At 77.5 years, Knox County's life expectancy meets the national average of 76.4 years almost exactly. However, 17.0% of residents report poor or fair health, indicating higher rates of chronic disease than many U.S. peers.
Perfectly aligned with state average
Knox County's 77.5-year life expectancy matches Nebraska's state average precisely, placing it squarely in the middle of state performance. Its 9.0% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average of 8.1%, suggesting modest coverage gaps.
Mid-tier health and provider availability
Knox County's life expectancy (77.5) falls between Kearney County's strong 79.6 and Kimball County's weak 76.0. Its provider availability is solid with 48 primary care and 72 mental health providers per 100K, placing it well above the lowest-resourced rural counties.
Reasonable access, moderate coverage gaps
Knox County's 9.0% uninsured rate represents a modest but real challenge—around 1 in 11 residents lack coverage. With 48 primary care providers per 100K, residents have decent access to routine care, though specialists and mental health services may require travel.
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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.