Pierce County Health Data

Pierce County, Nebraska

Health Score

90/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.4 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

41

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

14

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Pierce County, Nebraska

Pierce leads Nebraska on longevity

At 79.4 years, Pierce County residents live significantly longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years, making it the longevity leader in this Nebraska sample. Just 13.4% report poor or fair health, the second-lowest rate profiled, suggesting exceptional disease management and prevention.

Healthiest county in this Nebraska profile

Pierce exceeds Nebraska's state average life expectancy of 77.5 years by nearly two years and maintains the lowest uninsured rate in this dataset at just 6.0%. This combination places Pierce at the top of county health performance statewide.

Limited primary care, minimal mental health access

Pierce's success coexists with provider scarcity: only 41 primary care providers per 100K and just 14 mental health providers per 100K, the lowest mental health figure in this sample. This suggests Pierce residents access care effectively despite limited provider density, possibly through strong prevention and community health programs.

High insurance coverage compensates for provider gaps

Pierce's exceptional 94% insurance coverage rate—the best in this dataset—enables residents to access care even with limited local providers, likely driving to neighboring counties when needed. This model shows that insurance access matters as much as provider density for health outcomes.

Keep piercing through barriers to care

Pierce County's outstanding health outcomes reflect strong insurance coverage; only 6% lack coverage, but closing this gap entirely would eliminate a final barrier to preventive care. If you're among the uninsured, open enrollment (November 1–January 31) offers subsidized plans at Healthcare.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Pierce County, NE?
Pierce County has a health score of 90/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #6 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 Pierce County?
Life expectancy in Pierce County is 79.4 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Pierce County above the state average.
How does Pierce County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Pierce County's health score of 90/100 is above the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 79.4 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Pierce County?
Key health factors for Pierce County include: life expectancy (79.4 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (41:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 14:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Pierce County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 90/100 ("Excellent"), Pierce County is one of the healthier counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.4 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Pierce County healthier than the Nebraska average?
Pierce County's health score of 90/100 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. Pierce County has better primary care access (41:1 ratio) than the state average (66:1).

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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.