Healthcare in Palmer, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.0%

3.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp 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

32.9%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.9%

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

14.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

29.7%

Lack of Support

21.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.1%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.3 mi

Merrick Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Merrick Medical Center	13.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Chi Health St. Francis	20.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Grand Island Regional Medical Center	20.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Genoa Community Hospital	30.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Memorial Hospital	30.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Palmer has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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.