Healthcare in Ericson, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
15.7%
7.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
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
11.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.7%
Loneliness
26.1%
Lack of Support
17.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
6.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
3
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.1 mi
Valley County Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley County Health System | 18.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Boone County Health Center | 32.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Antelope Memorial Hospital | 45.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ericson has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.7%, 7.8pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.