Healthcare in Wakefield, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.7%
7.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
14.8%
8.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
7.9pp above 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
32.8%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.8%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
9.3 mi
Providence Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pender Community Hospital | 12.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Twelve Clans Unity Hospital | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Wakefield has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 14.8%, 8.7pp below the national average. About 18.5% of adults lack health insurance. 74.2% 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.