Ben Bonderson Farm · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Emerson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emerson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Emerson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emerson
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Emerson
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Emerson runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Emerson adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Emerson
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), 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 Emerson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Emerson adults…
Emerson runs above NE on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Emerson
No hospital or community health center in Emerson 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 Emerson; ≈ 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 Emerson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Emerson adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 3 Emerson 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.
11.1% of Emerson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Emerson 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 Emerson adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emerson
Why doesn’t Emerson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Emerson.
What hospital is closest to Emerson?
Pender Community Hospital in Pender, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Emerson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emerson.
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.