Healthcare in Whitney, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.2%
2.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.4%
6.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.6%
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
13.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.4%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.3 mi
Chadron Community Hospital And Health Services
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadron Community Hospital And Health Services | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pine Ridge Ihs Hospital | 36.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fall River Hospital - Cah | 42.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Box Butte General Hospital | 49.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Regional West Medical Center | 49.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Whitney has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.4%, 6.1pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 1.0 out of 5.