Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Poole residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Poole, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68869. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poole
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Poole
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Poole runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Poole
The closest emergency room is CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Heartland Health Center is closer (3.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Poole, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81% 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 Poole’s likely range; Poole’s figures come from ZIP code 68869, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Poole adults…
Poole runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Poole
No hospital or community health center in Poole 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 Poole; ≈ 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 Poole 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 Poole adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Poole 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.
7.8% of Poole adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Poole 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 Poole adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Poole
Why doesn’t Poole have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Poole.
What hospital is closest to Poole?
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Poole’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Poole?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Heartland Health Center - Ravenna Clinic in Ravenna, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Poole.
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.