Healthcare in Dawson, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

48.0%

11.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.9%

2.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

2.5pp 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

36.5%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.3%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

29.0%

Lack of Support

20.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.0%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

12.8%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

7.8%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.9 mi

Community Medical Center, Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Community Medical Center, Inc	13.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Nemaha County Hospital	16.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Great Plains Of Sabetha	17.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital	19.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital	22.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Dawson has an obesity rate of 48.0%, which is 11.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.