Where Brewster residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brewster, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68821. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brewster
The nearest ER is 39 miles from Brewster
The closest emergency room is Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, 38.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Brewster
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Brewster runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brewster, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Brewster is short on primary care and mental health care
Brewster’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 ↓
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 Brewster’s likely range; Brewster’s figures come from ZIP code 68821, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Brewster
No hospital or community health center in Brewster 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 Brewster; ≈ 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 Brewster adults…
Brewster runs above NE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brewster 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 Brewster adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Brewster 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.
9.4% of Brewster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Brewster 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 Brewster adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brewster
Why doesn’t Brewster have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brewster.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brewster.
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.