Healthcare in Howard City (Boelus), NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.9%

2.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

16.6%

6.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp below 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

36.6%

Arthritis

30.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.3%

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

13.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.6%

Loneliness

28.7%

Lack of Support

19.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.9%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.7 mi

Chi Health St. Francis

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Chi Health St. Francis	17.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Grand Island Regional Medical Center	17.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Kearney Regional Medical Center	34.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Merrick Medical Center	36.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mary Lanning Healthcare	38.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Howard City (Boelus) has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.6%, 6.9pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 3.3 out of 5.