Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Seneca residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Seneca, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 69161. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seneca
The nearest ER is 60 miles from Seneca
The closest emergency room is Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, 59.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and diabetes run high in Seneca
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Diabetes is also above the state: 15%, vs 10.7% across Nebraska. In all, Seneca runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Seneca, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Seneca is short on primary care and mental health care
Seneca’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Seneca keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.3% vs 75.9%) and dentist visits (68.9% vs 64.3%). 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 Seneca’s likely range; Seneca’s figures come from ZIP code 69161, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Seneca
No hospital or community health center in Seneca 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 Seneca; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Seneca adults…
Seneca runs below NE on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seneca 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 Seneca adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Seneca does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Seneca 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.
6.4% of Seneca adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Seneca 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 Seneca adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Seneca
Why doesn’t Seneca have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Seneca.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Seneca.
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.