Healthcare in Litchfield, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.0%
5.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.8%
5.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.8%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.8%
Loneliness
28.7%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.6%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
29.6 mi
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center | 29.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Valley County Health System | 32.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lexington Regional Health Center | 38.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi Health St. Francis | 40.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Litchfield has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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.