Kester Planing Mill · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Neligh is healthier than 81%
Neligh differs from Nebraska on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Neligh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Neligh
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Neligh
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Neligh runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Neligh, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Neligh is short on primary care and mental health care
Neligh’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 ↓
Neligh is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Neligh is healthier than 54%. Against the 8,728 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
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 Neligh’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Neligh’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Neligh is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 13%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Neligh’s median household income is $59,239; among the 8,728 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Neligh adults…
Neligh runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Neligh is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Neligh as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Neligh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Neligh
1 hospital in Neligh, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Neligh; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Neligh adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Neligh 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.
7.6% of Neligh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Neligh and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neligh | B− | 41.6% | 12.7% | 13.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Neligh adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Neligh
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Neligh is better than Nebraska on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Neligh’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Neligh | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.3–20.8 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.3–15.3 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.5–15.1 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.6%34.5–48.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 10.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.5–42.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.5–40.9 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%27.5–34.2 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.5–9.7 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–10 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.3–16.9 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.8%23.9–34.3 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.9–22.1 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.5%23.8–35.9 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7–11.3 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.5–81.8 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.3–64.7 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.7–87.6 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.2–84.7 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.5–69.8 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%67.1–81.7 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%13.7–19.3 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.3%23.3–33.1 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%16.5–23.8 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.3–13.5 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.4–9.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.4–6.4 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.9–7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%5.6–9.9 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%26.8–36.4 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13–18.7 | 12% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.1–13.9 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4–5.7 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.5–9.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Neligh
Is Neligh a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Neligh is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Neligh?
CDC estimates 41.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.5% and 48.8%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Neligh?
Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Neligh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Neligh have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–11.3%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Neligh more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Neligh.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.