Where Sunol residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunol, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 69149. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunol
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Sunol
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Sunol runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sunol, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Sunol keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.6% vs 75.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% 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 Sunol’s likely range; Sunol’s figures come from ZIP code 69149, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sunol adults…
Sunol runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunol adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Sunol
No hospital or community health center in Sunol 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 Sunol; ≈ 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 Sunol adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sunol does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Sunol 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 Sunol adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Sunol 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 Sunol adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunol
Why doesn’t Sunol have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sunol.
What hospital is closest to Sunol?
Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Sunol’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 Sunol.
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.