On CDC estimates, Valley is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Valley differs from Nebraska on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley
Valley keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.6% vs 75.9%) and dentist visits (74.6% vs 64.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Valley
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Valley is an active town
Only 18.7% 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 Valley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Valley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valley is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #5 of 57 in Nebraska. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 61%.
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). Valley’s median household income is $110,200; among the 7,110 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Valley adults…
Valley runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Valley
No hospital or community health center in Valley 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 Valley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Valley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Valley does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Valley 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.
5.1% of Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | A | 34.7% | 9.7% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Leshara Township | — | — | — | — | |
| King Lake | — | — | — | — |
Leshara Township and King Lake: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valley adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Valley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Valley is better than Nebraska on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Valley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Valley | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.1%10.9–15.6 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%31.6–38.1 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%30.3–35.4 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%33.4–38.1 | 33% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.5–27.9 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.5–6.9 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.2–10.5 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%8.7–14.2 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%15.6–22.1 | 24.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%17.7–21.7 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.2%24.4–30.3 | 31.3% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.6–8 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%76.5–80.6 | 75.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.6%72.3–76.9 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.6–89.9 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77.2–81.9 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.9–70 | 62.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%71.3–81.3 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%17–21 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 25.7%22.7–29 | 29.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.7%15–20.5 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.8–9.9 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.1–8 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.7–5.5 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%3.6–6.9 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%21.2–27.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%8.9–13 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.5–11.7 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.3 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Valley
Is Valley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Valley is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #5 of 57 in Nebraska. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Valley?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 38.1%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Valley?
CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Valley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–8%), 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 Valley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley.
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.