Where Dunning residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dunning, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunning
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Dunning
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.3% across Nebraska. In all, Dunning runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Dunning
The closest emergency room is Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, 37.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Dunning, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dunning is short on primary care and mental health care
Dunning’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 ↓
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 Dunning’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dunning adults…
Dunning runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dunning
No hospital or community health center in Dunning 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 Dunning; ≈ 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 Dunning 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 Dunning adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Dunning 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.
7.8% of Dunning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Dunning 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 Dunning adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dunning
Why doesn’t Dunning have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dunning.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dunning.
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.