Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Geneva is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Geneva differs from Nebraska on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Geneva. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Geneva
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Geneva
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Geneva runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Geneva, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Geneva 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 ↓
Geneva has a top-rated hospital
Fillmore County Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Geneva’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Geneva’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% 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). Geneva’s median household income is $80,398; among the 10,727 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Geneva adults…
Geneva runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Geneva 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.
6.6% of Geneva adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Geneva
1 hospital in Geneva, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Geneva; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Geneva adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Geneva 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.
Geneva and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | B | 40.7% | 12% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Geneva adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Geneva
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Geneva is better than Nebraska on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Geneva’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Geneva | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%13.3–19.5 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.7–14.7 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%32.8–48.6 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.1–14.1 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%32.7–41.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%32.8–41.6 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%25.7–33 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.7–9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%5.8–8.7 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%9.7–14.9 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.1–15.7 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%22.6–34 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.2–21.6 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29%23.1–35.3 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6–9.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.8–82.3 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.6%63–70.1 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.8–88.7 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.5–84.6 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%64.6–74.7 | 62.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%66.1–81.7 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.3%13.6–19.4 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.3%23.7–33.3 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%15.6–22.4 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.4–11.8 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%5.9–8.9 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.2–6 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.1–8.5 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%24.7–34.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%11.7–17.4 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.3–13 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.7–5.3 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6–8.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.8–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Geneva
Is Geneva a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Geneva is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Geneva?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 48.6%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Geneva?
Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Geneva’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Geneva have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.7%), 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 Geneva 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 Geneva.
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.