Healthcare in Waterloo, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.8%
4.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
32.1%
Arthritis
21.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.2%
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
13.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
26.9%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.8%
Mobility
8.5%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Chi Health Lakeside
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Lakeside | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Boys Town National Research Hospital | 8.3 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Waterloo has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 4.5 out of 5.