Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Ericson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ericson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ericson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ericson
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ericson
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.4%, vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Ericson runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ericson, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ericson is short on primary care and mental health care
Ericson’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 ↓
Ericson keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81% vs 75.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.7% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
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 Ericson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ericson adults…
Ericson runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ericson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Ericson
No hospital or community health center in Ericson 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 Ericson; ≈ 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 Ericson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ericson does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Ericson 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.
6.2% of Ericson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Ericson 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 Ericson adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ericson
Why doesn’t Ericson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ericson.
What hospital is closest to Ericson?
Valley County Health System in Ord, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Ericson’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 Ericson.
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.