Clay County Courthouse · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Clay Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clay Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clay Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clay Center
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Clay Center
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Clay Center runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Clay Center is short on primary care and mental health care
Clay Center’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 ↓
Smoking is more common in Clay Center
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Clay Center’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clay Center adults…
Clay Center runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clay Center
No hospital or community health center in Clay Center 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 Clay Center; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Clay Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Clay Center adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Clay Center 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.
9.8% of Clay Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Clay Center and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marshall Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lewis Township | — | — | — | — |
Lone Tree Township, Lynn Township, Marshall Township and Lewis Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clay Center adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clay Center
Why doesn’t Clay Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clay Center.
What hospital is closest to Clay Center?
Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Clay Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clay Center.
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.