Where Adams Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Adams Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68301, 68358. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Adams Township
Adams Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.3% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (87.5% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Adams Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Adams Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Adams Township’s likely range; Adams Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68301, 68358, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Adams Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Adams Township adults…
Adams Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Adams Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Adams Township
No hospital or community health center in Adams Township 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 Adams Township; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Adams Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Adams Township 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.
Adams Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nemaha Township | — | — | — | — |
Hooker Township and Nemaha Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Adams Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Adams Township
Why doesn’t Adams Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Adams Township.
What hospital is closest to Adams Township?
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center in Beatrice, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Adams Township’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 Adams Township.
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.