Healthcare in Ashton, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.6%
5.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.5%
6.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
28.7%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
25.7 mi
Valley County Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley County Health System | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi Health St. Francis | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Grand Island Regional Medical Center | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Merrick Medical Center | 40.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | 41.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ashton has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.