Healthcare in Columbus, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.2%
7.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp above 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
34.6%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.2%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Columbus Community Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Community Hospital, Inc | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Health Schuyler | 14.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Butler County Health | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center | 18.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Genoa Community Hospital | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Columbus has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.2%, 7.3pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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.