J. C. Robinson House · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Waterloo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waterloo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waterloo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterloo
Waterloo is an active town
Only 16.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Waterloo doesn’t win on
22.5% of adults binge drink, vs 19.7% across Nebraska, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Waterloo keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.9% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (86.7% 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 Waterloo’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterloo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Waterloo adults…
Waterloo runs below NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waterloo
No hospital or community health center in Waterloo 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 Waterloo; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Waterloo adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Waterloo 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.
4.6% of Waterloo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Waterloo 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 Waterloo adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Waterloo
Why doesn’t Waterloo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waterloo.
What hospital is closest to Waterloo?
CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Waterloo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Waterloo?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oneworld Teen and Young Adult Health Center West in Omaha, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waterloo.
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.