Where Alvo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alvo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alvo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alvo
Binge drinking is the habit Alvo doesn’t win on
25.3% of adults binge drink, vs 19.7% across Nebraska. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Alvo
Alvo runs below Nebraska on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%), diabetes (7.8% vs 10.7%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Alvo is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. 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 Nebraska figure falls outside Alvo’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Alvo adults…
Alvo runs below NE on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alvo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Alvo
No hospital or community health center in Alvo 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 Alvo; ≈ 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 Alvo adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Alvo 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.
6% of Alvo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Alvo 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 Alvo adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alvo
Why doesn’t Alvo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alvo.
What hospital is closest to Alvo?
CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Alvo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alvo.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska 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.