St. Boniface Catholic Church Complex · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Aten residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aten, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aten. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aten
Cancer and arthritis run high in Aten
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.3%), vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Aten runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Aten keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (86.9% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Aten is short on primary care and mental health care
Aten’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Aten adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Aten’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Aten adults…
Aten runs above NE on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aten adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Aten
No hospital or community health center in Aten 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 Aten; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.9% of Aten adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across 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 Aten adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Aten 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.
Aten and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Aten adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Aten
Why doesn’t Aten have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aten.
What hospital is closest to Aten?
St. Michael's Hospital - Cah in Tyndall, 24.1 miles in a straight line from Aten’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Aten?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Horizon Health - Yankton Medical and Dental in Yankton, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aten.
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.