Sioux County Health Data
Sioux County, Nebraska
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Sioux County, Nebraska
Health data limited but needs clear
Life expectancy data is unavailable for Sioux County, making national comparisons incomplete. However, 18.8% of residents report poor or fair health—the highest rate among these eight counties—suggesting significant health challenges despite what limited data exists.
Highest poor health rate in cohort
Sioux County's 18.8% poor/fair health rate stands above Nebraska's typical profile and significantly exceeds several peer counties. This elevated rate warrants closer attention to health determinants and access barriers affecting the population.
Strong primary care density
Sioux County offers 88 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a solid rate for rural Nebraska that matches or exceeds several neighbors. With 87 mental health providers per 100,000, the county balances primary and behavioral health capacity reasonably well.
Low uninsured rate despite challenges
At 6.2%, Sioux County's uninsured rate is the lowest among these eight counties and well below the 8.1% state average. Strong insurance coverage combined with available providers suggests barriers to health may stem from social or economic factors rather than access infrastructure.
Maintain insurance coverage year-round
With nearly everyone covered, the focus shifts to using your benefits proactively. Regular preventive visits with primary care providers can address the elevated poor/fair health rate and catch early warning signs.
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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.