Where Lushton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lushton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68371. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lushton
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lushton
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.9%, vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Lushton runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lushton, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lushton keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.7% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 83.7%). 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 Lushton’s likely range; Lushton’s figures come from ZIP code 68371, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lushton adults…
Lushton runs above NE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lushton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Lushton
No hospital or community health center in Lushton 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 Lushton; ≈ 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 Lushton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lushton does better than Nebraska.
3 in 10 Lushton 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.
5.6% of Lushton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Lushton 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 Lushton adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lushton
Why doesn’t Lushton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lushton.
What hospital is closest to Lushton?
Henderson Community Hospital in Henderson, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Lushton’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 Lushton.
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.