Healthcare in North Platte, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
0.8pp above 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
34.9%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Great Plains Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Health | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Gothenburg Health | 31.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Callaway District Hospital | 42.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cozad Community Hospital | 44.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | 47.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
North Platte has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 11.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.