Healthcare in Comstock, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
15.9%
7.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.9%
Loneliness
27.7%
Lack of Support
18.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.2%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Nearest Hospital
16.1 mi
Valley County Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley County Health System | 16.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Callaway District Hospital | 42.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Comstock has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.9%, 7.6pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.