Health Profile of McPherson County, Nebraska
McPherson County Health Score
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General Health Overview
| Metric | McPherson County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | — | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.4% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
The uninsured rate is 3.4%, 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
224 residents in McPherson County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 16 11 men · 4 women
- 75–84 38 18 men · 20 women
- 65–74 56 31 men · 24 women
- 50–64 115 49 men · 66 women
Younger residents
93 residents in McPherson County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 36 26 boys · 10 girls
- 7–12 27 18 boys · 9 girls
- 3–7 16 10 boys · 7 girls
- 0–3 13 8 boys · 5 girls
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | McPherson County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.8% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in McPherson County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | McPherson County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.2% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.6% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in McPherson County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 682 cigarettes a day, 20,475 a month, or 249,111 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 | McPherson County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.45 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in McPherson County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
McPherson County, NE Health Compared With Nearby Counties
How McPherson County, NE compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McPherson County, NE | 475 | — | 3.4% #1/3 | 36.8% #2/3 |
| Logan County, NE | 773 | 77.6 yrs | 7.1% | 35.9% |
| Lincoln County, NE | 33,802 | 79.7 yrs | 6.6% | 40.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in McPherson County, Nebraska.
What percentage of McPherson County, Nebraska residents are uninsured?
3.4% of residents in McPherson County, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 30 people, 3.8 points below the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
What is the obesity rate in McPherson County, Nebraska?
36.8% of adults in McPherson County, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points above the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in McPherson County, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 682 cigarettes a day, 20,475 a month, or 249,111 a year!
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