Healthcare in Odessa, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.1%

2.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp below 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

33.0%

Arthritis

25.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.4%

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

14.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

27.7%

Lack of Support

19.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.3%

Mobility

10.3%

Cognitive

10.9%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.6 mi

Kearney Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Kearney Regional Medical Center	4.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Phelps Memorial Health Center	19.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kearney County Health Services Hospital	22.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Lexington Regional Health Center	26.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Harlan County Health System	37.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—

Odessa has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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.