On CDC estimates, Hickman is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Hickman differs from Nebraska on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hickman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hickman
Hickman is the healthiest town in Nebraska we grade
Out of 57 Nebraska towns with a Health Grade, Hickman comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 95% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Hickman is an active town
Only 14.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Hickman doesn’t win on
24.1% of adults binge drink, vs 19.7% across Nebraska, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Hickman
Hickman runs below Nebraska on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.8% vs 6.1%), COPD (3.8% vs 6.1%) and diabetes (6.8% vs 10.7%). A young population is part of it: only 10% 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 Hickman’s likely range.
What’s behind Hickman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hickman is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #1 of 57 in Nebraska. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 70%.
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). Hickman’s median household income is $104,375; among the 7,938 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hickman adults…
Hickman runs below NE on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Hickman residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hickman
No hospital or community health center in Hickman 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 Hickman; ≈ 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 Hickman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Hickman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hickman runs above Nebraska.
3 in 10 Hickman 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.
4.6% of Hickman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Hickman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman | A+ | 33.2% | 6.8% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hickman adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hickman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hickman is better than Nebraska on 20 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Hickman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hickman | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.3%8.5–12.4 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 11.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.6–15.7 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29.7–36.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 10.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.3%22.9–27.6 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.2%26–30.4 | 33% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.7%17.8–21.7 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.1 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.5–8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.1–4.6 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.7–2.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.6%2.9–4.5 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%7.4–13.1 | 13.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.8%12–17.7 | 24.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 24.1%21.7–26.5 | 19.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29%25.6–32.7 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.3–7.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%72.2–77.2 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.1%71.5–76.6 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.4–87.8 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.8–75.5 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%61.8–69.1 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%74.9–84.7 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.6–23.3 | 18.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 28.4%25–32.4 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.4%15.5–21.7 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.6%4.7–8.8 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%4.8–8.5 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.5–5.7 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.4–5.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.6%3–6.4 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.6%16.7–22.7 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 12% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%7.8–11.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.4%2–2.8 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4–5.9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.6–2.3 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hickman
Is Hickman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hickman is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 57 in Nebraska. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hickman?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 36.7%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hickman?
Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Hickman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hickman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.7%), 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 Hickman more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hickman.
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.