Thomas County Health Data

Thomas County, Nebraska

Health Score

74/100

Average

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

State avg 8.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in Thomas County, Nebraska

Health data limited, metrics mixed

Life expectancy data is unavailable for Thomas County, limiting national comparison. The 13.7% poor/fair health rate is among the lowest in this cohort and below the national 17.9%, suggesting residents report relatively good health despite data constraints.

Best health rating despite limited data

Thomas County's 13.7% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among these eight counties, indicating residents report good overall health. Without life expectancy data, the full picture remains incomplete, but this single metric is encouraging.

Provider data unavailable, access unclear

Primary care and mental health provider data are unavailable for Thomas County, making local healthcare access difficult to assess. This data gap limits understanding of how residents access care compared to neighboring counties.

Uninsured rate slightly above state

At 8.6%, Thomas County's uninsured rate is slightly above Nebraska's 8.1% state average. Without provider availability data, it's unclear whether uninsured residents face significant barriers to care in the county.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Thomas County, NE?
Thomas County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #36 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 Thomas County?
Life expectancy data for Thomas County is currently being processed from CDC records.
How does Thomas County health compare to the Nebraska average?
Thomas County's health score of 74/100 is above the Nebraska average of 71/100. The uninsured rate is 8.6% vs. 8.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Thomas County?
Key health factors for Thomas County include: life expectancy (not yet available), uninsured rate (8.6%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Thomas County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Thomas County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Nebraska. 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Thomas County healthier than the Nebraska average?
Thomas County's health score of 74/100 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.

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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.