Healthcare in Paxton, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.6%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.0%
Mobility
13.7%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
16.9 mi
Ogallala Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogallala Community Hospital | 16.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Great Plains Health | 28.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Perkins County Health Services | 29.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chase County Community Hospital | 43.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sedgwick County Memorial Hospital | 46.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Paxton has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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.