Healthcare in Emerson, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.3%
6.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.3%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.5 mi
Pender Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pender Community Hospital | 11.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Twelve Clans Unity Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Providence Medical Center | 16.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Emerson has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 1.0 out of 5.