Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Homer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homer
Smoking is more common in Homer
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More Homer adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity run high in Homer
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 43.9% of adults have obesity, vs 37.7% across Nebraska. 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 Homer’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Homer adults…
Homer runs above NE on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Homer
No hospital or community health center in Homer 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 Homer; ≈ 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 Homer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Homer adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Homer runs above Nebraska.
1 in 3 Homer 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.
11.2% of Homer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Homer 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 Homer adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Homer
Why doesn’t Homer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Homer.
What hospital is closest to Homer?
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital in Winnebago, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Homer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Homer?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siouxland Community Health of Nebraska in South Sioux City, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homer.
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.