Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rock County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 7.4% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Rock County is 77.0 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5 years.
The uninsured population in Rock County is 6.4%, lower than the Nebraska average of 7.4%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rock County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.1% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.6% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Rock County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rock County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.7% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.1% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Rock County are about the same as in Nebraska.
Air Quality
| Metric | Rock County | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.60 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rock County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rock 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 Rock County, Nebraska.
What is the health grade for Rock County, Nebraska?
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Is Rock County, Nebraska one of the healthiest counties in Nebraska?
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What is the life expectancy in Rock County, Nebraska?
The life expectancy in Rock County, Nebraska is 77.0 years, lower than the Nebraska average of 79.5 years.
What percentage of Rock County, Nebraska residents are uninsured?
6.4% of Rock County, Nebraska residents are uninsured, lower than the Nebraska average of 7.4%.
What percentage of Rock County, Nebraska residents are obese?
36.7% of Rock County, Nebraska residents are classified as obese, higher than the Nebraska average of 36.1%.