Where Genoa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Genoa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Genoa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genoa
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Genoa
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Genoa runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Genoa
58.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Genoa
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Genoa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Genoa adults…
Genoa runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Genoa 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 Genoa
1 hospital in Genoa, 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 Genoa; ≈ 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 Genoa adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Genoa 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.
10.2% of Genoa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Genoa 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 Genoa adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Genoa
Why doesn’t Genoa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Genoa.
What hospital is closest to Genoa?
Genoa Community Hospital in Genoa, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Genoa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genoa.
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.