Where Moorefield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moorefield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 69039. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moorefield
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Moorefield
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Moorefield runs above Nebraska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Moorefield
The closest emergency room is Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Moorefield is short on primary care and mental health care
Moorefield’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Moorefield, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Moorefield is insured
Only 6.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. 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 Moorefield’s likely range; Moorefield’s figures come from ZIP code 69039, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moorefield adults…
Moorefield runs above NE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Moorefield
No hospital or community health center in Moorefield 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 Moorefield; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Moorefield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
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 Moorefield adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Moorefield 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.
7.5% of Moorefield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Moorefield 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 Moorefield adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moorefield
Why doesn’t Moorefield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moorefield.
What hospital is closest to Moorefield?
Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Moorefield’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 Moorefield.
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.