Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Wilcox residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilcox, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilcox. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilcox
Cancer and heart disease run high in Wilcox
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Wilcox runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wilcox adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Wilcox is insured
Only 6.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. 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 Wilcox’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wilcox adults…
Wilcox runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Wilcox is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wilcox as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Wilcox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilcox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Wilcox
No hospital or community health center in Wilcox 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 Wilcox; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wilcox adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wilcox does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 Wilcox 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.
Wilcox 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 Wilcox adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilcox
Why doesn’t Wilcox have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wilcox.
What hospital is closest to Wilcox?
Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Wilcox’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilcox.
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.