Healthcare in Omaha, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
31.8%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.5%
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
19.1%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System)
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) | 1.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Douglas County Community Mental Health Center | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Children'S Nebraska | 5.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Omaha has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.