Healthcare in Gering, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.6%

2.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

17.9%

5.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.3%

near 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.9%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.9%

Loneliness

31.1%

Lack of Support

20.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.2%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

19.6 mi

Regional West Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Regional West Medical Center19.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Morrill County Community Hospital29.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Community Hospital33.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kimball Health Services39.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Box Butte General Hospital44.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Gering has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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 1.0 out of 5.