Richardson County Health Data
Richardson County, Nebraska
Health Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
130
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Richardson County, Nebraska
Richardson matches state life expectancy
At 77.5 years, Richardson County residents match Nebraska's state average and live about 1.1 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. However, its 18.2% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 17.9%, pointing to higher chronic disease prevalence.
Right at Nebraska's middle mark
Richardson County's 77.5-year life expectancy exactly matches the state average, placing it squarely in Nebraska's middle tier. Its 8.0% uninsured rate is virtually identical to the state's 8.1%, reflecting typical insurance coverage patterns.
Lowest primary care capacity in region
Richardson's 52 primary care providers per 100K ranks lowest among its peer counties—well below Red Willow (75) and Rock (79). Mental health capacity of 130 per 100K also trails most neighbors, suggesting potential access challenges for specialty care.
Below-average provider availability
With only 52 primary care providers per 100,000, Richardson residents may face longer waits for preventive care and routine appointments. The 8.0% uninsured rate is near the state baseline, but limited mental health providers (130 per 100K) creates a gap for behavioral health needs.
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Richardson's 8.0% uninsured rate means some neighbors lack protection from medical costs. Explore plans at healthcare.gov or contact local navigators to find affordable coverage options.
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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.