Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Omaha residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Omaha, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Omaha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Omaha
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Omaha
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Omaha runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Omaha
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Omaha, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Omaha is short on primary care and mental health care
Omaha’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Texas figure falls outside Omaha’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Omaha adults…
Omaha runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Omaha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Omaha
No hospital or community health center in Omaha 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 Omaha; ≈ 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).
How Omaha adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Omaha runs above Texas.
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.
17.2% of Omaha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Omaha 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 Omaha adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Omaha
Why doesn’t Omaha have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Omaha.
What hospital is closest to Omaha?
Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Omaha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Omaha.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.