Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Holstein residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Holstein, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holstein. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holstein
Heart disease and cancer run high in Holstein
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. In all, Holstein runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Holstein, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Holstein adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Holstein’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Holstein adults…
Holstein runs above NE on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Holstein adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Holstein adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Holstein
No hospital or community health center in Holstein 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 Holstein; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Holstein adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Holstein 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.
Holstein 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 Holstein adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Holstein
Why doesn’t Holstein have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Holstein.
What hospital is closest to Holstein?
Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Holstein’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holstein.
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.