Where Hayes Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hayes Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hayes Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hayes Center
More Hayes Center adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.7%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Hayes Center
The closest emergency room is Community Hospital in Mccook, 30.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and stroke run high in Hayes Center
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Hayes Center runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Hayes Center’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.
Care in and near Hayes Center
No hospital or community health center in Hayes Center 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 Hayes Center; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hayes Center adults…
Hayes Center runs above NE on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hayes Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Hayes Center adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Hayes Center 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.
9.6% of Hayes Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Hayes Center 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 Hayes Center adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hayes Center
Why doesn’t Hayes Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hayes Center.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hayes Center.
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.