Where Hallam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hallam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hallam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hallam
Binge drinking is the habit Hallam doesn’t win on
23.1% of adults binge drink, vs 19.7% across Nebraska, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Hallam is an active town
Only 16.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Hallam
Hallam runs below Nebraska on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 6.1%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Hallam’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Hallam adults…
Hallam runs below NE on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hallam
No hospital or community health center in Hallam 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 Hallam; ≈ 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 Hallam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Hallam adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Hallam 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.
5.5% of Hallam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Hallam 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 Hallam adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hallam
Why doesn’t Hallam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hallam.
What hospital is closest to Hallam?
Crete Area Medical Center in Crete, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Hallam’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 Hallam.
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.