Healthcare in Howells, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.9%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
16.3 mi
St Francis Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Memorial Hospital | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Health Schuyler | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Columbus Community Hospital, Inc | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pender Community Hospital | 30.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Faith Regional Health Services | 30.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Howells has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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.