Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Deweese residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deweese, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68934. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deweese
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Deweese
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30%), vs 24% across Nebraska. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.3% across Nebraska. In all, Deweese runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Deweese
The closest emergency room is Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Deweese is short on primary care and mental health care
Deweese’s 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Deweese, and more people treating it
37.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Deweese’s likely range; Deweese’s figures come from ZIP code 68934, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Deweese adults…
Deweese runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Deweese
No hospital or community health center in Deweese 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 Deweese; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Deweese adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
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 Deweese adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Deweese 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% of Deweese adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Deweese 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 Deweese adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deweese
Why doesn’t Deweese have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deweese.
What hospital is closest to Deweese?
Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Deweese’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deweese.
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.