Healthcare in Central City, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.8%

2.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.4%

5.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.6%

Arthritis

29.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.4%

Loneliness

29.9%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.6 mi

Merrick Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Merrick Medical Center	3.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Memorial Hospital	20.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center	23.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Chi Health St. Francis	24.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Grand Island Regional Medical Center	24.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Central City has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.