Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Archer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Archer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Archer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Archer
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Archer
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 24% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Archer runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Archer
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Archer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Archer adults…
Archer runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Archer
No hospital or community health center in Archer 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 Archer; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Archer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Archer adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Archer 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.
9.1% of Archer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Archer 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 Archer adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Archer
Why doesn’t Archer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Archer.
What hospital is closest to Archer?
Merrick Medical Center in Central City, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Archer’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 Archer.
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.