Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Comstock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Comstock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Comstock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Comstock
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Comstock
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.2%), vs 24% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Comstock runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Comstock, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Comstock adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Comstock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Comstock adults…
Comstock runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Comstock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Comstock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Comstock
No hospital or community health center in Comstock 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 Comstock; ≈ 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 Comstock adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Comstock 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.
Comstock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Comstock Township | — | — | — | — |
Douglas Grove Township and Comstock 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 Comstock adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Comstock
Why doesn’t Comstock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Comstock.
What hospital is closest to Comstock?
Valley County Health System in Ord, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Comstock’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 Comstock.
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.