Healthcare in Potter, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.3%
1.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
28.2%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
13.7%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
16.3 mi
Sidney Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Regional Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kimball Health Services | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Morrill County Community Hospital | 29.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sterling Regional Medcenter | 39.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Potter has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.