Keya Paha county, NE

Keya Paha County, Nebraska[edit | edit source]

Keya Paha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 824. Its county seat is Springview. The county was created in 1884 and organized in 1885. It was named after the Keya Paha River which runs through the county. Keya Paha is a Dakota Sioux phrase meaning "turtle hill", referring to the local landscape.

Healthcare in Keya Paha County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Keya Paha County is primarily provided by local clinics and healthcare facilities. The county does not have a hospital, but residents have access to medical services through the following facilities:

Rock County Hospital[edit | edit source]

Located in nearby Bassett, Nebraska, Rock County Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides emergency services to Keya Paha County residents. The hospital has 20 beds and offers a variety of services including surgery, radiology, and physical therapy.

Brown County Hospital[edit | edit source]

Brown County Hospital, located in Ainsworth, Nebraska, is another critical access hospital serving Keya Paha County. The hospital has 25 beds and offers services such as surgery, radiology, and rehabilitation.

Springview Clinic[edit | edit source]

Springview Clinic is a primary care clinic located in the county seat of Springview. The clinic provides a range of services including preventative care, chronic disease management, and acute care.

Keya Paha County Health Department[edit | edit source]

The Keya Paha County Health Department provides public health services to the county's residents. These services include disease prevention, health promotion, and protection from environmental hazards.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, Keya Paha County has a total area of 774 square miles, of which 768 square miles is land and 6.3 square miles is water. The county's population density is 1.1 people per square mile. The median age in the county is 51.4 years.

In terms of health outcomes, Keya Paha County ranks relatively high in Nebraska. According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Keya Paha County ranks 15th out of 93 counties in Nebraska for overall health outcomes. The county's relatively high ranking is due in part to its low rates of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

While Keya Paha County may be small in terms of population, it is served by a number of healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to its residents. From critical access hospitals to primary care clinics, residents of Keya Paha County have access to the healthcare services they need.

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