Where Gandy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gandy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 69163. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gandy
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Gandy
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Gandy runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Gandy
The closest emergency room is Great Plains Health in North Platte, 29 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Gandy, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Gandy is short on primary care and mental health care
Gandy’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 ↓
Fewer Gandy adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Gandy’s likely range; Gandy’s figures come from ZIP code 69163, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gandy adults…
Gandy runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gandy
No hospital or community health center in Gandy 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 Gandy; ≈ 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 Gandy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
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 Gandy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
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 Gandy adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Gandy 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.
Gandy 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 Gandy adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gandy
Why doesn’t Gandy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gandy.
What hospital is closest to Gandy?
Great Plains Health in North Platte, 29.0 miles in a straight line from Gandy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gandy.
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.