Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Max residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Max, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 69037, 69021. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Max
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Max
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Max runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Max, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. 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 Max’s likely range; Max’s figures come from ZIP codes 69037, 69021, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Max adults…
Max runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Max adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Max
No hospital or community health center in Max 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 Max; ≈ 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 Max adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Max 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.
8.8% of Max adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Max 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 Max adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Max
Why doesn’t Max have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Max.
What hospital is closest to Max?
Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Max’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 Max.
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.