Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Atkinson Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns
Atkinson Township differs from Nebraska on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68713, 68780. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atkinson Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Atkinson Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Atkinson Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Atkinson Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.3% 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 Atkinson Township’s likely range; Atkinson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68713, 68780, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Atkinson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Atkinson Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 30%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Atkinson Township’s median household income is $82,717; among the 10,579 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Atkinson Township adults…
Atkinson Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Atkinson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Atkinson Township
1 hospital in Atkinson Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Atkinson 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Atkinson Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Atkinson 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.
8.1% of Atkinson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Atkinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Township | B | 38.2% | 12.9% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Stuart Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sand Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheridan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant View Township | — | — | — | — |
Stuart Township, Sand Creek Township, Sheridan Township and Pleasant View 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 Atkinson Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Atkinson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Atkinson Township is better than Nebraska on 4 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Atkinson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Atkinson Township | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%14.9–20.2 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.5–15 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.4–14.7 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%32–44.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 10.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.2–41 | 32.6% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.4–40.5 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%27–33.5 | 24% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.4 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%9.9–14.9 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.6–16.4 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%24.3–33.5 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.8–21.9 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%25.5–37.2 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.5–9.7 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.5–81.1 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%61.8–68.9 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.2–87.8 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.7–84.7 | 77.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%62.2–72 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70–83.4 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.5–18.7 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.7%22.6–31.3 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%16–22 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8.7–12.9 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.3–9.1 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.8–6.6 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.4–10 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26.6–34.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%13–17.6 | 12% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%9.9–13.2 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Atkinson Township
Is Atkinson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Atkinson Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Atkinson Township?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 44.8%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Atkinson Township?
West Holt Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Atkinson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Atkinson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.7%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Atkinson Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atkinson 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.