Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, David City is healthier than 85%
David City trails Nebraska on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for David City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in David City
Cancer runs high in David City
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
David City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, David City is healthier than 64%. Against the 10,038 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 85%. Health Grade ↓
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 David City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind David City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, David City is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #27 of 57 in Nebraska. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 91% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 31%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). David City’s median household income is $65,573; among the 10,038 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 85%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 David City adults…
David City runs above NE on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near David City
1 hospital in David City, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 David City; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of David City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How David City adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 David City 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.
8.3% of David City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
David City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David City | B | 37.9% | 11.1% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Olive Township | — | — | — | — |
Franklin Township and Olive 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 David City adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for David City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, David City is better than Nebraska on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside David City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | David City | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.2–20.4 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.8–15.6 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%31.5–44.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30.5–38.1 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.7–37.4 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%23.9–30 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.1–10.4 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%5.7–8.6 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%11.9–17.8 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%10.9–16.6 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.4%23.6–33.5 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%16.7–23.2 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%24.6–36.3 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.5–12.4 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%72.5–79.5 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.5–68.2 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%81.8–86.4 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.3–82.4 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%55.9–65.5 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%68.9–82.8 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%13.9–19.3 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%24.1–34 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.4–23.5 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9–14.6 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%6.8–10.5 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.7–6.9 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.1–7.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.1–10.6 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%24.3–33 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11–16.1 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.2–14.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.6–10 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.8–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in David City
Is David City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, David City is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #27 of 57 in Nebraska. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in David City?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 44.4%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to David City?
Butler County Health in David City, 0.5 miles in a straight line from David City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in David City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–12.4%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in David City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in David City.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.