Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Norman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68959. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norman
Cancer runs high in Norman
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Norman adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Norman’s likely range; Norman’s figures come from ZIP code 68959, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Norman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Norman adults…
Norman runs above NE on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Norman
No hospital or community health center in Norman 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 Norman; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Norman adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Norman 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.
Norman 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 Norman adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norman
Why doesn’t Norman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norman.
What hospital is closest to Norman?
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Norman’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 Norman.
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.