Where Belden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belden
Belden keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.8% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (86.4% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Belden is short on primary care and mental health care
Belden’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 ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Belden
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Belden is insured
Only 6.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. 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 Belden’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Belden
No hospital or community health center in Belden 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 Belden; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Belden adults…
Belden runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Belden adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Belden 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% of Belden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Belden 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 Belden adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belden
Why doesn’t Belden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belden.
What hospital is closest to Belden?
Providence Medical Center in Wayne, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Belden’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 Belden.
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.