Healthcare in Elm Creek, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
31.4%
Arthritis
23.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
28.3%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.4%
Mobility
9.6%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Kearney Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Phelps Memorial Health Center | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lexington Regional Health Center | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kearney County Health Services Hospital | 28.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cozad Community Hospital | 33.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Elm Creek has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% 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.