Photo: Vanilla yogurt · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Sarben residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sarben, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 69155. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sarben
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Sarben
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Sarben runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Sarben adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.2%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Sarben
The closest emergency room is Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, 21.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Sarben’s likely range; Sarben’s figures come from ZIP code 69155, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sarben adults…
Sarben runs above NE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Sarben
No hospital or community health center in Sarben 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 Sarben; ≈ 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 Sarben adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Sarben adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Sarben 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 Sarben adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Sarben 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 Sarben adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sarben
Why doesn’t Sarben have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sarben.
What hospital is closest to Sarben?
Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Sarben’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 Sarben.
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.