Healthcare in Lincoln, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
30.5%
Arthritis
22.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.6%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.1 mi
Chi Health St. Elizabeth
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health St. Elizabeth | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bryan Medical Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lincoln Surgical Hospital | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Lincoln Regional Center | 4.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Lincoln has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.