Photo: Stewmag · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Brownlee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brownlee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 69166. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brownlee
The nearest ER is 41 miles from Brownlee
The closest emergency room is Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, 40.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Brownlee
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Brownlee runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brownlee, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Brownlee keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (87% vs 83.7%). 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 Brownlee’s likely range; Brownlee’s figures come from ZIP code 69166, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Brownlee
No hospital or community health center in Brownlee 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 Brownlee; ≈ 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 Brownlee adults…
Brownlee runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brownlee 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 Brownlee adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Brownlee 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.
6.8% of Brownlee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Brownlee 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 Brownlee adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brownlee
Why doesn’t Brownlee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brownlee.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brownlee.
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.