Citizens State Bank · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Creston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Creston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Creston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Creston
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Creston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Creston adults…
On every condition, Creston is about the same as Nebraska. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Creston
No hospital or community health center in Creston 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 Creston; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Creston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Creston adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Creston 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.
Creston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Humphrey Township | — | — | — | — |
Creston Township and Humphrey 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 Creston adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Creston
Why doesn’t Creston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Creston.
What hospital is closest to Creston?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Creston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Creston?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midtown Health Center - Madison in Madison, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Creston.
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.