Healthcare in Lexington, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.7%

7.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

14.6%

8.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.9%

2.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

27.6%

17.0pp above 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

30.2%

Arthritis

20.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.9%

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

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.6%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

27.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.9%

Mobility

15.0%

Cognitive

16.0%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

7.9%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.4 mi

Lexington Regional Health Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lexington Regional Health Center3.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Cozad Community Hospital14.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Gothenburg Health27.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Phelps Memorial Health Center30.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kearney Regional Medical Center30.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Lexington has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 14.6%, 8.9pp below the national average. About 27.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.