Where Anderson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anderson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68039, 68020, 68055. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anderson Township
Making ends meet is harder in Anderson Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24%), about twice the Nebraska rate. No reliable transportation (13.2% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 17.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Anderson Township
53.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Anderson Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.4%), vs 13.2% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
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 Anderson Township’s likely range; Anderson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68039, 68020, 68055, which may reach past town lines.
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 Anderson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anderson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Out of every 100 Anderson Township adults…
Anderson Township runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Anderson Township
No hospital or community health center in Anderson 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 Anderson 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).
How Anderson Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Anderson Township runs above Nebraska.
1 in 3 Anderson 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.
Anderson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blackbird Township | D | 47.1% | 14% | 23.7% | ZIP codes |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — |
Dawes Township and Logan 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 Anderson Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Anderson Township
Why doesn’t Anderson 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 Anderson Township.
What hospital is closest to Anderson Township?
Burgess Health Center in Onawa, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Anderson Township’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 Anderson 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.