Hotel Chadron · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Chadron is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Chadron differs from Nebraska on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chadron. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chadron
Chadron is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Chadron is healthier than 80%. Against the 7,291 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and high cholesterol are less common in Chadron
Chadron runs below Nebraska on diabetes (8.9% vs 10.7%) and high cholesterol (27.9% vs 33%). Conditions ↓
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 Chadron’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Chadron’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chadron is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #12 of 57 in Nebraska. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 60%.
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). Chadron’s median household income is $54,590; among the 7,291 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Chadron adults…
Chadron runs below NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chadron
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Chadron, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Chadron; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Chadron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Chadron adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
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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 Chadron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Chadron and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadron | A− | 34.8% | 8.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chadron adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chadron
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chadron is better than Nebraska on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Chadron’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chadron | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%12.5–18.2 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.4–12.7 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.4–18.4 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%28–42 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 10.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%24.9–31.5 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.9%24.6–31.4 | 33% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.9%18.5–23.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–11 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.8–14.9 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.6–14.6 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%19.6–28.9 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.1%18.5–25.9 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%26.9–39.8 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6–11 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.3%68–76.3 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.1%61.4–68.7 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.3%74.7–81.6 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71.6–76.5 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%59.9–70.2 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.5–82.6 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.1–22.5 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%26.5–37.6 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%16.6–24.2 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%9–15.4 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7–11 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.1–7.5 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6–9.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.1–10.8 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%24.6–34.3 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%8.9–12.6 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%10.9–16.5 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.6–5 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.1–9.1 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Chadron
Is Chadron a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chadron is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #12 of 57 in Nebraska. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chadron?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 42%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chadron?
Chadron Hospital in Chadron, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Chadron’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chadron have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–11%), 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 Chadron more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chadron.
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.