Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Leigh residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leigh, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leigh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leigh
Leigh is an older town
32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Leigh with the state. Conditions ↓
Leigh is short on primary care and mental health care
Leigh’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 ↓
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 Leigh’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Leigh adults…
On every condition, Leigh is about the same as Nebraska. Tap one to see it as people.
Leigh is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Leigh as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Leigh
No hospital or community health center in Leigh 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 Leigh; ≈ 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 Leigh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Leigh adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Leigh 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.
7.7% of Leigh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Leigh 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 Leigh adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leigh
Why doesn’t Leigh have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leigh.
What hospital is closest to Leigh?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Leigh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leigh.
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.