Healthcare in Ponca, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
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
34.4%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.5%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.6 mi
Dunes Surgical Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | 23.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Twelve Clans Unity Hospital | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ponca has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% 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 1.0 out of 5.