Healthcare in Wilcox, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.2%
7.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
11.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.2%
Loneliness
25.7%
Lack of Support
17.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.7%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
9.8%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Phelps Memorial Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps Memorial Health Center | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kearney County Health Services Hospital | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Harlan County Health System | 17.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Franklin County Memorial Hospital | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wilcox has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.2%, 7.3pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.