Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cambridge is healthier than 71%
Cambridge differs from Nebraska on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cambridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cambridge
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cambridge
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Cambridge runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Cambridge
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 15.7% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Cambridge, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cambridge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cambridge is healthier than 47%. Against the 9,299 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 71%. Health Grade ↓
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 Cambridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Cambridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cambridge is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Cambridge’s median household income is $61,528; among the 9,299 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 71%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Cambridge compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Cambridge adults…
Cambridge runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cambridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Cambridge
No hospital or community health center in Cambridge 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 Cambridge; ≈ 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).
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 Cambridge adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Cambridge 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.
9.3% of Cambridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Cambridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | B− | 44.1% | 12.7% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cambridge adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cambridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cambridge is better than Nebraska on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Cambridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cambridge | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%15.1–21.9 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.4–15.5 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.1%36.2–51.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.7–14.6 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38%33.9–42.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%31.5–39.9 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27–33.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%6.7–10 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13–19.3 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.1–18.3 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%23.5–34 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16.1–22.8 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%25.2–38 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.3–12.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73–80.3 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%53.8–61.5 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.3–86.2 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.8–82.9 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.7–69 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71–84.5 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%14.6–20.5 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%24.3–34.4 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%16.4–23.4 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%9.6–15.8 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7–10.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.5–8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%6.9–11.9 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%27.2–36.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%12.9–18.6 | 12% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%10.8–15.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.5–11.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.3–6.1 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Cambridge
Is Cambridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cambridge is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cambridge?
CDC estimates 44.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 51.6%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cambridge?
Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Cambridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Cambridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–12.2%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Cambridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cambridge.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.