Where Republican City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Republican City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Republican City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Republican City
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Republican City
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), about twice the Nebraska rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Republican City runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Republican City, and more people treating it
46.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 86.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Republican City adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Republican City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Republican City adults…
Republican City runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Republican City 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.
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Care in and near Republican City
No hospital or community health center in Republican City 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 Republican City; ≈ 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).
How Republican City adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Republican City does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Republican City 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.
6.5% of Republican City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Republican City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Republican City adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Republican City
Why doesn’t Republican City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Republican City.
What hospital is closest to Republican City?
Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Republican City’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 Republican City.
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.