Healthcare in Alma, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.7%
1.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.5%
7.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.2%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.5%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Harlan County Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County Health System | 3.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Phillips County Hospital | 19.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Phelps Memorial Health Center | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kearney County Health Services Hospital | 35.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alma has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.5%, 7.0pp below the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.