William H. Charlton House · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Sprague residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sprague, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sprague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sprague
Sprague keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.7% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (86.1% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Sprague
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Sprague is an active town
Only 18% 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 Sprague’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sprague 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.
Out of every 100 Sprague adults…
Sprague runs below NE on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sprague
No hospital or community health center in Sprague 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 Sprague; ≈ 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 Sprague adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sprague does better than Nebraska.
3 in 10 Sprague 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.
4.5% of Sprague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Sprague 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 Sprague adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sprague
Why doesn’t Sprague have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sprague.
What hospital is closest to Sprague?
Crete Area Medical Center in Crete, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Sprague’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 Sprague.
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.