Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Edgar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edgar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgar
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Edgar
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Edgar runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Edgar
The closest emergency room is Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, 23 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Edgar
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Edgar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Edgar adults…
Edgar runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edgar
No hospital or community health center in Edgar 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 Edgar; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Edgar adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Edgar 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.
10% of Edgar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Edgar 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 Edgar adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Edgar
Why doesn’t Edgar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Edgar.
What hospital is closest to Edgar?
Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Edgar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgar.
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.