Schuyler Carnegie Library · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWithin Nebraska, Schuyler is healthier than 11% of graded towns
Schuyler differs from Nebraska on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Schuyler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schuyler
3 in 10 working-age adults in Schuyler have no health insurance
28.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Schuyler
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.2%), about twice the Nebraska rate. Housing insecurity (20.1% vs 9.5%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 6.7%) are higher too. 16.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Schuyler adults get no exercise
36.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Schuyler’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Schuyler’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Schuyler is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #51 of 57 in Nebraska. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 86% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Schuyler’s median household income is $80,399; among the 10,727 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Schuyler compares well: high blood pressure, 28.2% (U.S. 34.4%); arthritis, 18.2% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Schuyler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Schuyler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Schuyler adults…
Schuyler runs below NE on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Schuyler residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Schuyler
1 hospital in Schuyler, 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 Schuyler; ≈ 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 Schuyler adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Schuyler runs above Nebraska.
1 in 3 Schuyler 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.
Schuyler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler | C+ | 40.4% | 12.7% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Schuyler adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Schuyler
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Schuyler is better than Nebraska on 4 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Schuyler’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Schuyler | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%19.9–27.4 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.8–15.6 | 11.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.5–16.3 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%33.5–47.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.9–14.4 | 10.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%24.7–31.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.9%27.2–34.9 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.2%15.9–20.6 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%15.9–23.3 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12–17 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.2%30.8–41.8 | 24.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.7–22.3 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%28–41.4 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 28.2%22.8–33.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.4%65.2–73.6 | 75.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.5%47.4–55.5 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.9%74.9–81.1 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70–76.3 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 50.5%44.8–56.1 | 62.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%63.6–80.3 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.8%11.5–16.4 | 18.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%28.6–39.4 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%22.6–31.1 | 20.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.2%21.5–31.2 | 12.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.1%16.7–23.7 | 9.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.2–12.8 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%9.9–13.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%12.9–19.7 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%26.7–36.3 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%11.9–16.1 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.3–18.1 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Schuyler
Is Schuyler a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Schuyler is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #51 of 57 in Nebraska. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Schuyler?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 47.4%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Schuyler?
CHI Health Schuyler in Schuyler, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Schuyler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Schuyler have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.8–33.7%), 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 Schuyler more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Schuyler.
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.