Valley County Health Data
Valley County, Nebraska
Health Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
123
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
249
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Valley County, Nebraska
Life expectancy above national average
Valley County residents live 78.1 years on average, exceeding the U.S. average of 78.9 years and just above Nebraska's 77.5-year state average. Only 13.9% report poor or fair health—the second-lowest rate in this cohort—reflecting a relatively healthy population overall.
Solid health outcomes for rural county
Valley County's 78.1-year life expectancy ranks above the state average, and its 13.9% poor/fair health rate is among the best in Nebraska. This county demonstrates strong health metrics for a rural region.
Best primary care access in cohort
Valley County leads these eight counties with 123 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 249 mental health providers per 100,000. This robust infrastructure supports preventive care and early intervention, contributing to the county's favorable health outcomes.
Uninsured rate higher than peers
At 9.3%, Valley County's uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 8.1%—the highest among these counties. Despite strong provider availability, nearly one in eleven residents lack health insurance, potentially limiting their access to preventive and routine care.
Close coverage gap, use local resources
If you're among the 9.3% uninsured, Valley County's excellent primary and mental health provider network is waiting to serve you once you're covered. Enroll through Healthcare.gov or explore Medicaid to take full advantage of the county's health infrastructure.
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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.