Healthcare in Elk Creek, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.3%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
12.2%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.4%
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
Nearest Hospital
7.0 mi
Johnson County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Hospital | 7.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pawnee County Memorial Hospital | 14.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nemaha County Hospital | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Syracuse Area Health | 24.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Chi Health St. Marys | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Elk Creek has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.