Health Profile of Harlan County, Nebraska
Harlan 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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B
Harlan County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Harlan County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.5% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Harlan County is 81.1 years, about 1.6 years longer than the Nebraska average of 79.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.5%, higher than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.8% of residents, lower than the Nebraska average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
1,376 residents in Harlan County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 93 42 men · 51 women
- 75–84 242 112 men · 130 women
- 65–74 399 195 men · 204 women
- 50–64 643 343 men · 300 women
Younger residents
592 residents in Harlan County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 180 82 boys · 98 girls
- 7–12 176 102 boys · 74 girls
- 3–7 137 83 boys · 53 girls
- 0–3 99 52 boys · 47 girls
About 172 residents in Harlan County (6.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Harlan County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.1% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Harlan County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Harlan County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.5% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Harlan County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 3,625 cigarettes a day, 108,754 a month, or 1.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 39,876 minutes a day and 14.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harlan County is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.34 lifetimes 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 | Harlan County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.24 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Harlan County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Harlan County, NE Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Harlan County, NE is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 2,847 residents against a local median of 4,568. Where Harlan County, NE breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 38% above the local median of 6.2% at 8.5%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 5.0% on uninsured, so Harlan County, NE sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Harlan County, NE has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County, NE | 2,847 | 81.1 yrs #1/6 | 8.5% #5/6 | 36.7% #5/6 |
| Phelps County, NE | 9,009 | 80.1 yrs | 6.2% | 36.3% |
| Phillips County, KS | 4,813 | 76.8 yrs | 7.2% | 36.4% |
| Franklin County, NE | 2,846 | 80.6 yrs | 4.4% | 35.1% |
| Furnas County, NE | 4,568 | 78.8 yrs | 5.7% | 37.1% |
| Gosper County, NE | 2,040 | 78.4 yrs | 9.4% | 34.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Harlan County, Nebraska has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Nebraska, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Harlan County, Nebraska.
How healthy is Harlan County, Nebraska?
Harlan County, Nebraska has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Harlan County, Nebraska one of the healthiest counties in Nebraska?
Harlan County ranks 30th healthiest out of 84 counties in Nebraska by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Harlan County, Nebraska?
People in Harlan County, Nebraska can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 1.6 years longer than the Nebraska average of 79.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Harlan County, Nebraska?
8.5% of residents in Harlan County, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.4 points above the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Harlan County, Nebraska?
36.7% of adults in Harlan County, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.6 points above the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Harlan County, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 3,625 cigarettes a day, 108,754 a month, or 1.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 39,876 minutes a day and 14.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Harlan County is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.34 lifetimes a year.
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