Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Duncan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Duncan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Duncan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duncan
Duncan keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.2% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (86.4% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Duncan 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 Duncan’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Duncan 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% of Duncan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Duncan adults…
Duncan runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Duncan
No hospital or community health center in Duncan 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 Duncan; ≈ 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 Duncan adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Duncan 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.
Duncan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Township | — | — | — | — |
Butler 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 Duncan adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Duncan
Why doesn’t Duncan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Duncan.
What hospital is closest to Duncan?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Duncan’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 Duncan?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center in Columbus, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Duncan.
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.