Healthcare in Sterling, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.9%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
27.8%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
11.2%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.8 mi
Johnson County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Hospital | 10.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Syracuse Area Health | 17.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Chi Health Nebraska Heart | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, Inc | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bryan Medical Center | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Sterling has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.