Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Melia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Melia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Melia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Melia
Melia keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.3% vs 75.9%) and dentist visits (74.3% vs 64.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Melia
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.4%), vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Melia runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Melia adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.2% vs 29.3%), frequent mental distress (11.4% vs 14.1%) and lack of emotional support (15.9% vs 20.5%) all run below Nebraska. Mind & connection ↓
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 Melia’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Melia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Melia adults…
Melia runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
How Melia adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Melia does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Melia 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.
Care in and near Melia
No hospital or community health center in Melia 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 Melia; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Melia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Melia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna | A | 33.7% | 8.5% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Melia adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Melia
Why doesn’t Melia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Melia.
What hospital is closest to Melia?
CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Melia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Melia.
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.