Healthcare in Homer, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.9%
7.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
33.5%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.6%
Mobility
13.7%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
5.9 mi
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Clans Unity Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Pender Community Hospital | 19.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Homer has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% 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.