Healthcare in Dorchester, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
17.2%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.5%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Crete Area Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete Area Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Friend Community Healthcare System | 9.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Health Care Systems | 18.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lincoln Regional Center | 21.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bryan Medical Center | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Dorchester has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.