Where Holmesville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Holmesville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holmesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holmesville
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Holmesville
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Holmesville runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Holmesville
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Holmesville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Holmesville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Holmesville adults…
Holmesville runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Holmesville 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Holmesville
No hospital or community health center in Holmesville 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 Holmesville; ≈ 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).
How Holmesville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Holmesville does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Holmesville 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.
8.9% of Holmesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Holmesville 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 Holmesville adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Holmesville
Why doesn’t Holmesville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Holmesville.
What hospital is closest to Holmesville?
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center in Beatrice, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Holmesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holmesville.
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.