Christian Kupke Farmstead · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where South Bend residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Bend, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Bend. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Bend
Cancer and arthritis run high in South Bend
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.7%), vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, South Bend runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Bend, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
South Bend keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.9% vs 75.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 83.7%). 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 South Bend’s likely range.
Out of every 100 South Bend adults…
South Bend runs above NE on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Bend adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near South Bend
No hospital or community health center in South Bend 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 South Bend; ≈ 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).
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 South Bend adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Bend does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 South Bend 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.
5.6% of South Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
South Bend 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 South Bend adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Bend
Why doesn’t South Bend have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Bend.
What hospital is closest to South Bend?
CHI Health Midlands in Papillion, 14.2 miles in a straight line from South Bend’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Bend.
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.