Sheridan County Health Data
Sheridan County, Nebraska
Health Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
345
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sheridan County, Nebraska
Life expectancy slightly below national average
Sheridan County residents live an average of 77.3 years, just shy of the U.S. average of 78.9 years. One in six residents report poor or fair health, slightly below the national rate of 17.9%, suggesting most people here manage chronic conditions relatively well despite the modest life expectancy gap.
Near state average in longevity
At 77.3 years, Sheridan County's life expectancy tracks closely with Nebraska's 77.5-year state average. The county's 16.0% poor/fair health rate ranks better than several rural Nebraska counties, indicating residents report better health outcomes than some state peers.
Primary care access lags rural peers
Sheridan has just 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well below neighboring Sioux County's 88 per 100,000 and Valley County's 123 per 100,000. Mental health provider density is strong at 345 per 100,000, outpacing most rural Nebraska counties and suggesting robust mental health support despite primary care gaps.
Uninsured rate exceeds state average
Nearly 11% of Sheridan County residents lack health insurance, compared to Nebraska's 8.1% state average. Limited primary care availability combined with higher uninsured rates means residents may delay care and travel farther for routine checkups.
Explore coverage options this year
With one in nine residents uninsured, now is the time to investigate health insurance options through the Affordable Care Act marketplace or Medicaid. Local health departments and community health centers can help identify plans that fit your budget and healthcare needs.
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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.