Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Beemer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beemer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beemer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beemer
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Beemer
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 8.3% across Nebraska. In all, Beemer runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Beemer, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Beemer adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.1%), vs 24.3% 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 Beemer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Beemer adults…
Beemer runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beemer 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Beemer
No hospital or community health center in Beemer 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 Beemer; ≈ 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 Beemer adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Beemer 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.
8.3% of Beemer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Beemer 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 Beemer adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beemer
Why doesn’t Beemer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beemer.
What hospital is closest to Beemer?
St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Beemer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Beemer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midtown Health Center, Inc. West Point in West Point, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beemer.
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.