Healthcare in Hershey, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.1 mi
Great Plains Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Health | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | 35.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gothenburg Health | 44.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perkins County Health Services | 46.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Hershey has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.