Keystone Community Church · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Keystone residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Keystone, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Keystone. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keystone
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Keystone
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.5%), vs 10.7% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Keystone runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression and asthma are less common in Keystone
Keystone runs below Nebraska on depression (13% vs 18.3%) and asthma (7.6% vs 9%). 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 Keystone’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Keystone adults…
Keystone runs below NE on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Keystone
No hospital or community health center in Keystone 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 Keystone; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Keystone adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Keystone adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Keystone does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Keystone 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.
6.6% of Keystone adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keystone 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 Keystone adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Keystone
Why doesn’t Keystone have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Keystone.
What hospital is closest to Keystone?
Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Keystone’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Keystone.
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.