Where Cody residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cody, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cody. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cody
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Cody
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Cody runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Cody
The closest emergency room is PHS Indian Hospital at Rosebud in Rosebud, 27.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Cody’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cody adults…
Cody runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cody
No hospital or community health center in Cody 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 Cody; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Cody adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Cody adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Cody 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.
9.4% of Cody adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Cody 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 Cody adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cody
Why doesn’t Cody have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cody.
What hospital is closest to Cody?
PHS Indian Hospital at Rosebud in Rosebud, 27.7 miles in a straight line from Cody’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cody.
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.