Photo: Public domain · Public domainWhere Fontanelle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fontanelle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fontanelle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fontanelle
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Fontanelle
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.2%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Arthritis is also above the state: 39%, vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Fontanelle runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fontanelle, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 87.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fontanelle keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 75.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% 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 Fontanelle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fontanelle adults…
Fontanelle 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 Fontanelle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Fontanelle
No hospital or community health center in Fontanelle 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 Fontanelle; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 Fontanelle adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fontanelle does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Fontanelle 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.
6.7% of Fontanelle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Fontanelle 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 Fontanelle adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fontanelle
Why doesn’t Fontanelle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fontanelle.
What hospital is closest to Fontanelle?
Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Fontanelle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fontanelle?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Good Neighbor Fremont Clinic Permanent Site in Fremont, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fontanelle.
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.