Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Anoka residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anoka, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68722. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anoka
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Anoka
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Anoka runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Anoka, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 85.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Anoka adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Anoka
The closest emergency room is Niobrara Valley Hospital in Lynch, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Anoka’s likely range; Anoka’s figures come from ZIP code 68722, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Anoka adults…
Anoka runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anoka adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
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.
Care in and near Anoka
No hospital or community health center in Anoka 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 Anoka; ≈ 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 Anoka adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Anoka 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.
8.8% of Anoka adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Anoka 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 Anoka adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Anoka
Why doesn’t Anoka have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Anoka.
What hospital is closest to Anoka?
Niobrara Valley Hospital in Lynch, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Anoka’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anoka.
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.