Healthcare in Wellfleet, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.7%
6.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
near 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
37.2%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
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
11.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.7%
Loneliness
26.9%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.5%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
10.3%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
27.6 mi
Great Plains Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Health | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Gothenburg Health | 33.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Hospital | 35.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tri Valley Health System | 40.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cozad Community Hospital | 41.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wellfleet has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.7%, 6.8pp below the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.