Sarpy County Health Data

Sarpy County, Nebraska

Health Score

95/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

State avg 77.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.6%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

50

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

140

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Sarpy County, Nebraska

Sarpy County leads on health outcomes

At 79.8 years, Sarpy County residents live over 3 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Its 12.8% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among all Nebraska counties in this sample and well below the national average of 17.9%.

Top life expectancy, lowest uninsured rate

Sarpy County's 79.8-year life expectancy ranks highest in Nebraska, exceeding the state average of 77.5 years by 2.3 years. Its 4.6% uninsured rate is half the state average of 8.1%—the strongest insurance coverage in this sample.

Solid provider capacity across specialties

Sarpy's 50 primary care providers per 100K and 140 mental health providers per 100K provide mid-range access within its peer group. While not exceptional, these figures support adequate care availability for a growing suburban county.

Best insurance access in the state

Sarpy County's 4.6% uninsured rate is exceptional—less than half the state average—ensuring most residents have coverage pathways. With 50 primary care providers per 100K and 140 mental health providers, healthcare access is solid for routine and specialty needs.

Sarpy leads on coverage

Sarpy County's 4.6% uninsured rate is the lowest in Nebraska—a testament to strong uptake of coverage. If you're uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to join the majority with protection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sarpy County, NE?
Sarpy County has a health score of 95/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #1 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 Sarpy County?
Life expectancy in Sarpy County is 79.8 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Sarpy County above the state average.
How does Sarpy County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Sarpy County's health score of 95/100 is above the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 79.8 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Sarpy County?
Key health factors for Sarpy County include: life expectancy (79.8 years), uninsured rate (4.6%), and primary care physician access (50:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 140:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sarpy County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 95/100 ("Excellent"), Sarpy County is one of the healthier counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.8 years. 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Sarpy County healthier than the Nebraska average?
Sarpy County's health score of 95/100 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. Sarpy County has better primary care access (50:1 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.