Healthcare in Elwood, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
31.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
12.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
27.4%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
11.0%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
Nearest Hospital
17.5 mi
Lexington Regional Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Regional Health Center | 17.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cozad Community Hospital | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tri Valley Health System | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Phelps Memorial Health Center | 26.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gothenburg Health | 32.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Elwood has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.