On CDC estimates, Waverly is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Waverly differs from Nebraska on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waverly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waverly
Waverly ranks #3 for health in Nebraska
Out of 57 Nebraska towns with a Health Grade, Waverly is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 94% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Waverly is an active town
Only 16.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Waverly doesn’t win on
22.9% of adults binge drink, vs 19.7% across Nebraska, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Waverly
Waverly runs below Nebraska on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.3% vs 6.1%), COPD (4.3% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Waverly’s likely range.
What’s behind Waverly’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waverly is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #3 of 57 in Nebraska. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 67%.
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). Waverly’s median household income is $111,632; among the 6,916 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Waverly adults…
Waverly runs below NE on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waverly
No hospital or community health center in Waverly 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 Waverly; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Waverly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Waverly adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Waverly 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% of Waverly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Waverly and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | A | 33.8% | 7.7% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waverly adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waverly
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waverly is better than Nebraska on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Waverly’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waverly | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%9.5–13.5 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 11.6% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.8–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%30.2–37.3 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 10.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.4%24.9–29.8 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.9%27.4–32.1 | 33% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.5%19.4–23.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.6–5.2 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%1.9–2.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.7–8.5 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.5–13.8 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.5%13.6–19.5 | 24.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.9%20.6–25.1 | 19.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.8%24.6–31.4 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%4.8–7.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%73.1–77.9 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.2%73.8–78.5 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.8–87.8 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%72.1–77.4 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%59.7–66.9 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71.7–82.5 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%18.3–22.8 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%25.2–32.5 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.3–22.2 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.3%5.5–9.4 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.4–8.6 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.7–5.7 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.7–5.5 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5%3.6–6.6 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 12% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.3–11.6 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.4–6.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.8–2.5 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Waverly
Is Waverly a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waverly is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #3 of 57 in Nebraska. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waverly?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 37.3%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waverly?
CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Waverly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waverly have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.9%), 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 Waverly more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waverly.
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.