Healthcare in Chester, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
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
18.1%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
9.8 mi
Thayer County Health Services
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer County Health Services | 9.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Republic County Hospital | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson Community Health & Life | 22.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Brodstone Healthcare | 25.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cloud County Health Center | 31.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Chester has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.