Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Omaha residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Omaha, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Omaha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Omaha
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Omaha
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Omaha runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Omaha
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Omaha, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 23% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Omaha’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Omaha adults…
Omaha runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Omaha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Omaha
No hospital or community health center in Omaha itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Omaha; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Omaha adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Omaha adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Omaha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Omaha and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Omaha adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Omaha
Why doesn’t Omaha have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Omaha.
What hospital is closest to Omaha?
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations in Eldorado, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Omaha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Omaha?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eldorado Rural Health Clinic in Eldorado, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Omaha.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.