Where Curtis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Curtis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Curtis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Curtis
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Curtis
The closest emergency room is Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge, 24.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Curtis is short on primary care and mental health care
Curtis’ 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 ↓
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 Curtis’ likely range.
Care in and near Curtis
No hospital or community health center in Curtis 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 Curtis; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Curtis adults…
Curtis runs below NE on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Curtis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Curtis adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 3 Curtis 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.
7.6% of Curtis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Curtis 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 Curtis adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Curtis
Why doesn’t Curtis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Curtis.
What hospital is closest to Curtis?
Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Curtis’ 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 Curtis.
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.