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.
Find affordable coverage in Nuckolls
If you're among the 9% of uninsured Nuckolls residents, enrollment periods open annually to access marketplace plans with federal subsidies. Contact your local health department or visit Healthcare.gov to explore coverage options that fit your budget and health needs.
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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.