Healthcare in Ithaca, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
25.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.7%
Mobility
11.4%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Saunders Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Medical Center | 4.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi Health Lakeside | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Fremont Health | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Boys Town National Research Hospital | 22.2 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ithaca has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.