Healthcare in Scottsbluff, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.9%

3.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

17.5%

6.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.8%

4.2pp above 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

33.8%

Arthritis

27.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.8%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.5%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

21.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.6%

Mobility

16.5%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

16.9 mi

Regional West Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Regional West Medical Center16.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Morrill County Community Hospital30.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Community Hospital31.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kimball Health Services42.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Box Butte General Hospital43.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Scottsbluff has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 1.0 out of 5.