Health Profile of Arthur County, Nebraska
Arthur County Health Score
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General Health Overview
| Metric | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.8% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
The uninsured rate is 6.8%, lower than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.1% of residents, higher than the Nebraska average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
188 residents in Arthur County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 6 2 men · 4 women
- 75–84 51 26 men · 24 women
- 65–74 45 22 men · 23 women
- 50–64 86 43 men · 42 women
Younger residents
136 residents in Arthur County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 47 25 boys · 22 girls
- 7–12 44 21 boys · 23 girls
- 3–7 29 16 boys · 13 girls
- 0–3 16 11 boys · 6 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.4% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Arthur County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.5% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.4% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Arthur County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 607 cigarettes a day, 18,217 a month, or 221,646 a year!
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Arthur County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.42 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Arthur County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Arthur County, NE Health Compared With Nearby Counties
How Arthur County, NE compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur County, NE | 484 | — | 6.8% #2/3 | 38.9% #3/3 |
| Keith County, NE | 8,219 | 77.1 yrs | 6.6% | 32.2% |
| Garden County, NE | 1,760 | 78.4 yrs | 8.9% | 35.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Arthur County, Nebraska.
What is the uninsured rate in Arthur County, Nebraska?
6.8% of residents in Arthur County, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
How common is obesity in Arthur County, Nebraska?
38.9% of adults in Arthur County, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points above the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Arthur County, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 607 cigarettes a day, 18,217 a month, or 221,646 a year!
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