Perkins County Health Data

Perkins County has a health score of 65/100, rated "Average." It ranks #63 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.

Life expectancy in Perkins County is 78.7 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Perkins County above the state average.

Perkins County's health score of 65/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 78.7 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.8% vs. 8.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Perkins County include: life expectancy (78.7 years), uninsured rate (10.8%), and primary care physician access (106:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 65/100 ("Average"), Perkins County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.7 years. 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Perkins County's health score of 65/100 is below the Nebraska average of 71/100. The uninsured rate of 10.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.