Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Emerald residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emerald, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68528. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emerald
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Emerald
Emerald runs below Nebraska on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.1% vs 8.3%), heart disease (4.6% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
Depression runs high in Emerald
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.3%), vs 18.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Emerald is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.3% 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 Emerald’s likely range; Emerald’s figures come from ZIP code 68528, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Emerald adults…
Emerald runs below NE on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Emerald
No hospital or community health center in Emerald 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 Emerald; ≈ 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 Emerald adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Emerald adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Emerald runs above Nebraska.
1 in 3 Emerald 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.
9.2% of Emerald adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Emerald 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 Emerald adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Emerald
Why doesn’t Emerald have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Emerald.
What hospital is closest to Emerald?
Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Emerald’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 Emerald?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bluestem Health: Thompson Clinic in Lincoln, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emerald.
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.