Where Gross residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gross, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68719. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gross
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Gross
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.4%, vs 10.7% across Nebraska. In all, Gross runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gross, and more people treating it
45.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Gross, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nebraska 9.9%), yet 20% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. 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 Gross’ likely range; Gross’ figures come from ZIP code 68719, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gross adults…
Gross runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gross adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Gross
No hospital or community health center in Gross 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 Gross; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Gross adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Gross 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% of Gross adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Gross 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 Gross adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gross
Why doesn’t Gross have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gross.
What hospital is closest to Gross?
Niobrara Valley Hospital in Lynch, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Gross’ 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 Gross.
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.