On CDC estimates, Henderson is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Henderson differs from Nebraska on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Henderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henderson
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Henderson
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Henderson runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Henderson, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Henderson keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.3% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (87.9% vs 83.7%). 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 Henderson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Henderson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 39%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Henderson’s median household income is $82,500; among the 10,586 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Henderson adults…
Henderson runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Henderson is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Henderson as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Henderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Henderson
1 hospital in Henderson, 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 Henderson; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Henderson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Henderson does better than Nebraska.
3 in 10 Henderson 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.
5.3% of Henderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Henderson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | B+ | 37.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henderson adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Henderson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Henderson is better than Nebraska on 11 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Henderson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Henderson | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%12.1–18.1 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10–13.7 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 14.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%31.6–43.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%9.9–13.5 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%34–41.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.4–41.4 | 33% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.2–33.8 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.6%11.2–14 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%5.6–8.5 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.4–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%8.8–14.1 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%8.6–13.6 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%20.6–30.4 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.5–20 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.3%21.6–33.7 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.1–8.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.1–81.2 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%67.8–74.8 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.5 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.2%80.8–85.2 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%64.4–75.1 | 62.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%67.9–84 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.1–18.1 | 18.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 27.8%23.3–32.5 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.9%14.8–21.3 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%5.9–9.8 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%4.7–7.3 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.3–5 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.7–5.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%3.9–6.8 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%25.5–34.5 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%11.6–17.3 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.4–12 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.3–4.9 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.5–8.2 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.5–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Henderson
Is Henderson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henderson is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Henderson?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 43.5%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Henderson?
Henderson Community Hospital in Henderson, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Henderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Henderson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.7%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Henderson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Henderson.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.