Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Nebraska
Health Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 8.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Nebraska
Washington County lives longer than most
At 79.9 years, Washington County residents live nearly 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 78.1 years. Only 11.4% report poor or fair health, outperforming the national poor/fair health rate of 17%. This county is performing well above typical American health outcomes.
Life expectancy leads Nebraska
Washington County's 79.9-year life expectancy ranks among Nebraska's healthiest, beating the state average of 77.5 years by 2.4 years. The county's 11.4% poor/fair health rate also sits well below Nebraska's typical burden of chronic illness. Residents here enjoy some of the best health prospects in the state.
Outperforming surrounding counties
Washington County's life expectancy of 79.9 years significantly exceeds nearby Webster County (75.3 years) and Wayne County (82.5 years offers stronger performance). The county's 11.4% poor/fair health rate is lower than Webster's 16.4%, indicating a healthier population overall.
Access and coverage look solid here
Only 5.5% of Washington County residents lack health insurance, well below Nebraska's 8.1% state average. With 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 43 mental health providers per 100,000, the county maintains reasonable access to both physical and behavioral health services.
Keep your coverage strong
Even though Washington County's uninsured rate is low, 1 in 18 residents still lacks coverage—missing preventive care and risking medical debt. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to explore plans, subsidies, and coverage options that fit your family's 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.