Health Profile of Grant County, Nebraska
Grant County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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General Health Overview
| Metric | Grant County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.5% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
The uninsured rate is 10.5%, higher than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by about the same share of residents as in Nebraska, at 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
268 residents in Grant County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 21 11 men · 9 women
- 75–84 31 15 men · 16 women
- 65–74 79 44 men · 36 women
- 50–64 136 71 men · 65 women
Younger residents
132 residents in Grant County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 47 30 boys · 17 girls
- 7–12 36 21 boys · 16 girls
- 3–7 27 12 boys · 15 girls
- 0–3 23 10 boys · 12 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Grant County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Grant County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Grant County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.6% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.2% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Grant County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 794 cigarettes a day, 23,811 a month, or 289,701 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 | Grant County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.28 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Grant County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Grant County, NE Health Compared With Nearby Counties
How Grant County, NE compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County, NE | 626 | — | 10.5% #3/3 | 36.9% #3/3 |
| Garden County, NE | 1,760 | 78.4 yrs | 8.9% | 35.7% |
| Keith County, NE | 8,219 | 77.1 yrs | 6.6% | 32.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Grant County, Nebraska.
How many people lack health insurance in Grant County, Nebraska?
10.5% of residents in Grant County, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 3.4 points above the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
What percentage of Grant County, Nebraska residents are obese?
36.9% of adults in Grant County, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.8 points above the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Grant County, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 794 cigarettes a day, 23,811 a month, or 289,701 a year!
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