Healthcare in Polk, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.6 mi
Merrick Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick Medical Center | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| York General Health Care Services | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Henderson Community Hospital | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Polk has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.