Healthcare in Fairbury, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Jefferson Community Health & Life
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community Health & Life | 2.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Thayer County Health Services | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Washington County Hospital | 22.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, Inc | 23.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hanover Hospital | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fairbury has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.