Healthcare in Broken Bow, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.3%
6.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
33.1%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.3%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.6%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.8%
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
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center | 1.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Callaway District Hospital | 19.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cozad Community Hospital | 38.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Valley County Health System | 38.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gothenburg Health | 39.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Broken Bow has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.