Where Amherst residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amherst, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Amherst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amherst
Fewer Amherst adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Amherst
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Amherst is insured
Only 6.3% 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 Amherst’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Amherst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Amherst adults…
Amherst runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amherst adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Amherst
No hospital or community health center in Amherst 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 Amherst; ≈ 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).
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.
How Amherst adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Amherst 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.
Amherst 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 Amherst adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amherst
Why doesn’t Amherst have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Amherst.
What hospital is closest to Amherst?
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Amherst’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 Amherst.
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.