Healthcare in St. Helena, NE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.4%

4.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

15.8%

7.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp below 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

34.2%

Arthritis

26.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

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

13.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.8%

Loneliness

27.5%

Lack of Support

19.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.7%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

10.9%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.4 mi

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	12.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
South Dakota Human Services Center	12.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Sanford Vermillion Hospital	13.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Pioneer Memorial Hospital - Cah	26.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Michael'S Hospital - Cah	33.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

St. Helena has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.8%, 7.7pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.