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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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.