Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Macy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Macy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Macy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Macy
Dental care lags in Macy
47.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 30.7% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Macy
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.4%), more than twice the Nebraska rate. No reliable transportation (17.8% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 21.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Macy
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.9%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Macy’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Macy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.5% of Macy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Macy adults…
Macy runs below NE on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Macy
No hospital or community health center in Macy 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 Macy; ≈ 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).
How Macy adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Macy runs above Nebraska.
4 in 10 Macy 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.
Macy 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 Macy adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Macy
Why doesn’t Macy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Macy.
What hospital is closest to Macy?
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital in Winnebago, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Macy’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 Macy.
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.