Pilgrim Holiness Church · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Arthur residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arthur, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arthur. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arthur
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Arthur
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. Cancer is also above the state: 13.2%, vs 8.3% across Nebraska. In all, Arthur runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Arthur
The closest emergency room is Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, 29.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Arthur, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. 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 Arthur’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arthur adults…
Arthur runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arthur
No hospital or community health center in Arthur 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 Arthur; ≈ 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 Arthur 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.
How Arthur adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Arthur does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Arthur 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.
7.9% of Arthur adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Arthur 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 Arthur adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arthur
Why doesn’t Arthur have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arthur.
What hospital is closest to Arthur?
Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Arthur’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 Arthur.
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.