Nuckolls County Health Data

Nuckolls County, Nebraska

Health Score

72/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.2 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

123

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

122

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Nuckolls County, Nebraska

Nuckolls slightly trails national life expectancy

At 77.2 years, Nuckolls County residents live slightly shorter lives than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 13.7% poor or fair health rate matches the national median, suggesting residents here face similar chronic disease challenges as Americans overall.

Below-average health outcomes in Nebraska

Nuckolls ranks below Nebraska's state average life expectancy of 77.5 years, placing it in the lower half of county performance statewide. At 9.0% uninsured, the county exceeds the state average of 8.1%, leaving more residents without regular healthcare access.

Better primary care than some rural peers

Nuckolls offers 123 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well above neighboring Pawnee County's 39—and matches Perkins County's 106 per 100K. Mental health support at 122 providers per 100K trails the state's stronger-resourced counties like Platte (234 per 100K).

Nearly one in eleven lacks health insurance

Nine percent of Nuckolls County residents are uninsured, a rate that puts routine preventive care out of reach for about 1,800 people. With solid primary care availability but above-average uninsured rates, gaps in insurance coverage likely explain some of the county's health challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Nuckolls County, NE?
Nuckolls County has a health score of 72/100, rated "Average." It ranks #41 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.
What is the life expectancy in Nuckolls County?
Life expectancy in Nuckolls County is 77.2 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Nuckolls County below the state average.
How does Nuckolls County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Nuckolls County's health score of 72/100 is above the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 77.2 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Nuckolls County?
Key health factors for Nuckolls County include: life expectancy (77.2 years), uninsured rate (9.0%), and primary care physician access (123:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 122:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Nuckolls County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 72/100 ("Average"), Nuckolls County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.2 years. 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Nuckolls County healthier than the Nebraska average?
Nuckolls County's health score of 72/100 exceeds the Nebraska average of 71/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.