Evangelical United Brethren Church · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Fullerton is healthier than 82%
Fullerton differs from Nebraska on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fullerton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fullerton
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Fullerton
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Fullerton runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fullerton, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Fullerton adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.8%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Fullerton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fullerton is healthier than 40%. Against the 4,928 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 82%. Health Grade ↓
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 Fullerton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Fullerton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fullerton is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Fullerton’s median household income is $47,750; among the 4,928 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Fullerton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Fullerton adults…
Fullerton runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fullerton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
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Care in and near Fullerton
No hospital or community health center in Fullerton 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 Fullerton; ≈ 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 Fullerton adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Fullerton 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.
9.8% of Fullerton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Fullerton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton | C+ | 40.7% | 14.1% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fullerton adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fullerton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fullerton is better than Nebraska on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Fullerton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fullerton | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%15.9–22.8 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.1–16.3 | 11.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%33–49.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12–16.2 | 10.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%36.7–45.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%34.2–43 | 33% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32%28.4–35.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8–10.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%7.5–11 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%3.9–5.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%8.9–13.2 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%12.7–19.2 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%24.5–35.7 | 24.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.8–21 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%23.9–36.5 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.6–11.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75–81.8 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%57.9–65.5 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.9–87.9 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.7%80–85 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%60.1–70.9 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.6–82.4 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.3%14.6–20.3 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.1%23.3–33.1 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%16.9–24 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%9.6–15.3 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%6.9–10.3 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.2–7.4 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%7.5–12.2 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%27.5–37.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%13.8–19.7 | 12% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.6–14.4 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.3–12 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.1–9.9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.6–5 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Fullerton
Is Fullerton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fullerton is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fullerton?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 49.2%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fullerton?
Genoa Community Hospital in Genoa, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Fullerton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Fullerton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–11.2%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Fullerton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fullerton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.