Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Inland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Inland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68954. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inland
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Inland
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Inland runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Inland, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Inland is short on primary care and mental health care
Inland’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Inland keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.8% vs 75.9%) and dentist visits (68.7% vs 64.3%). 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 Inland’s likely range; Inland’s figures come from ZIP code 68954, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Inland adults…
Inland runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Inland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Inland
No hospital or community health center in Inland 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 Inland; ≈ 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 Inland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Inland does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Inland 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.
6.7% of Inland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Inland 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 Inland adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Inland
Why doesn’t Inland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Inland.
What hospital is closest to Inland?
Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Inland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Inland?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heartland Health Center - Hastings in Hastings, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inland.
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.