Stanton County

NebraskaFIPS 31167

Pop. 5,8420 HospitalsSVI 0.01RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Stanton County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricStanton CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence9.5%9.7%
Adult Obesity37.9%39.8%
Uninsured Rate5.8%8.1%
Premature Death (YPLL)6,163.086

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

1
NPs & PAs
17.1 per 100k
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$9,211.63
Medicare Per Capita

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorStanton CountyState Avg 
Diabetes11.3%
Obesity40.1%
Depression16.9%
Frequent Mental Distress13.7%
COPD6.8%
Current Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Stroke3.4%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Poor General Health15.9%
Disability26.9%
No Leisure Physical Activity27.1%
Binge Drinking20.9%
Uninsured8.1%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Stanton County has no hospital. 27 of Nebraska's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Nebraska

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.01
Socioeconomic Status0.01
Household Composition & Disability0.09
Minority Status & Language0.29
Housing Type & Transportation0.01

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Stanton County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Faith Regional Health ServicesMadison13316.6 mi
Franciscan HealthcareCuming2524.6 mi
Providence Medical CenterWayne2124.8 mi
Pender Community HospitalThurston2126.9 mi
Chi Health SchuylerColfax2531.7 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.