Where Firth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Firth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Firth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Firth
Firth is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Firth keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.4% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (86.5% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Firth
Firth runs below Nebraska on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.4% vs 6.1%), diabetes (8.5% vs 10.7%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Firth’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Firth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Firth adults…
Firth runs below NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Firth
No hospital or community health center in Firth 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 Firth; ≈ 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).
How Firth adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Firth 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.
5.1% of Firth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Firth 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 Firth adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Firth
Why doesn’t Firth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Firth.
What hospital is closest to Firth?
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center in Beatrice, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Firth’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 Firth.
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.