Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Hazard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hazard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68844, 68852. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hazard
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Hazard
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, Hazard runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Hazard
The closest emergency room is CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, 26.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Heartland Health Center is closer (9.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hazard, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. 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 Hazard’s likely range; Hazard’s figures come from ZIP codes 68844, 68852, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hazard adults…
Hazard runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hazard
No hospital or community health center in Hazard 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 Hazard; ≈ 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 Hazard 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.
How Hazard adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Hazard 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 Hazard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Hazard 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 Hazard adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hazard
Why doesn’t Hazard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hazard.
What hospital is closest to Hazard?
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, 26.9 miles in a straight line from Hazard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hazard?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heartland Health Center - Ravenna Clinic in Ravenna, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hazard.
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.