Sherman County Health Data

Sherman County has a health score of 73/100, rated "Average." It ranks #39 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.

Life expectancy in Sherman County is 79.5 years. The Nebraska state average is 77.5 years, making Sherman County above the state average.

Sherman County's health score of 73/100 is above the Nebraska average of 71/100. Life expectancy is 79.5 years vs. the state average of 77.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7% vs. 8.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Sherman County include: life expectancy (79.5 years), uninsured rate (7.7%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 34:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 73/100 ("Average"), Sherman County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nebraska. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.5 years. 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Sherman County's health score of 73/100 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.