How healthy is Farnam?
Farnam differs from Nebraska on 8 of 40 measures. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (5.5% vs 12.4%) and fewer adults facing a utility shut-off (5% vs 6.4%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (10.6% vs 8.3%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farnam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farnam
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Farnam
No hospital or community health center in Farnam 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 Farnam; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Farnam adults…
Farnam runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farnam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Farnam adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 3 Farnam 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.
6.9% of Farnam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Farnam adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 257 people are less certain, so we show Farnam's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Farnam
| Measure | Farnam | Likely range | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 35.8% | 31.8–40% | 32.6% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 34% | 30.1–38.2% | 33% | about the same |
| Obesity | 36.4% | 29.7–43.4% | 37.7% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7% | 24.4–31.1% | 24% | worse |
| Depression | 16.8% | 14.1–19.7% | 18.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 5.5% | 4.5–6.9% | 12.4% | better |
| Asthma | 8.9% | 7.8–10.2% | 9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.6% | 9.5–11.7% | 8.3% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 9.7–13.7% | 10.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 7.1% | 5.4–8.8% | 6.1% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.7% | 6.5–9.2% | 6.1% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.7% | 3.1–4.4% | 3.1% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8% | 9.6–16.2% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 18.5% | 15.5–21.9% | 19.7% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 26.7% | 21.5–32.6% | 24.3% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26% | 21.4–31.3% | 31.3% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 75.8% | 72.1–79.2% | 75.9% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 70.4% | 67.4–73.6% | 64.3% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 84.9% | 82.2–87.5% | 83.7% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 72.5% | 68.1–76.9% | 62.3% | better |
| Mammogram | 76.4% | 69.4–82.8% | 75% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 81.3% | 78.6–83.5% | 77.5% | better |
| No health insurance | 9.6% | 6.7–13.2% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 29.3% | 24.4–34.5% | 29.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 19.9% | 16.4–23.9% | 20.5% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 13% | 11–15.1% | 14.1% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% | 12.7–20.3% | 16.1% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.1% | 10–14.5% | 11.6% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 10.2% | 7.3–13.6% | 12.3% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 7.7% | 5.9–9.9% | 9.5% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5% | 4–6.2% | 6.4% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 5.6% | 4.4–6.9% | 6.7% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 6.9% | 4.8–9.4% | 8.5% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7% | 23.9–34.1% | 27.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 13.5% | 10.7–16.6% | 12% | |
| Thinking or memory | 11.5% | 9.3–14.1% | 12.1% | |
| Hearing | 9.6% | 8.2–11.1% | 7.3% | |
| Vision | 4.4% | 3.5–5.4% | 4.4% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.3% | 2.6–4% | 3.2% | |
| Errands alone | 7.1% | 5.6–8.8% | 6.9% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Farnam door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Nebraska figure falls inside it, we don’t call Farnam better or worse.
CDC publishes Farnam directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farnam.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.