On CDC estimates, Chalco is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Chalco differs from Nebraska on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chalco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chalco
What’s behind Chalco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chalco is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #7 of 57 in Nebraska. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 95% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Chalco’s median household income is $85,672; among the 10,335 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Chalco adults…
Chalco runs below NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Chalco residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Chalco
No hospital or community health center in Chalco 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 Chalco; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chalco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Chalco adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Chalco 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.
6.5% of Chalco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Chalco and the towns around it
Chalco’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chalco adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chalco
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chalco is better than Nebraska on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Chalco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chalco | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.5–15.1 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 11.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.4 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%33–40.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 10.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.3%25.8–30.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.5%27.9–33.2 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.9%18–22 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%8–10 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4–5.2 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.8–8.8 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%18.2–23.8 | 24.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%17.2–22.1 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%29.4–38 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%72.3–77.8 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.8–73.6 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.4–85.3 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%70.2–75.9 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60.1–68 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.4–82.9 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.4–21.2 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%25.5–33 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.9–21.5 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.1–11.8 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%7–9.9 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.9 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.3–7.9 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%20.3–25.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.6–10 | 12% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10–12.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Chalco
Is Chalco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chalco is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #7 of 57 in Nebraska. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chalco?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 40.6%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chalco?
CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Chalco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chalco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9%), 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 Chalco 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 Chalco.
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.