Where Antelope Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Antelope Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68981. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Antelope Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Antelope Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.9%, vs 24% across Nebraska. In all, Antelope Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Antelope Township, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Antelope Township’s likely range; Antelope Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68981, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Antelope Township adults…
Antelope Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Antelope Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Antelope Township
No hospital or community health center in Antelope 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 Antelope 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 Antelope Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Antelope 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Antelope Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Antelope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Franklin Township | — | — | — | — |
Marion Township, Salem Township and North Franklin 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 Antelope Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Antelope Township
Why doesn’t Antelope 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 Antelope Township.
What hospital is closest to Antelope Township?
Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Antelope Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Antelope 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.