Where Bennett Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bennett Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68365, 68979, 68361. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bennett Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Bennett Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Bennett Township runs above Nebraska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bennett Township, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Bennett Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 10 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 Bennett Township’s likely range; Bennett Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68365, 68979, 68361, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bennett Township adults…
Bennett Township runs above NE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bennett Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Bennett Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Bennett Township
No hospital or community health center in Bennett 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 Bennett 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.
0 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Bennett Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Bennett 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.
Bennett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Momence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sutton Township | — | — | — | — |
Grafton Township, Momence Township and Sutton 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 Bennett Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bennett Township
Why doesn’t Bennett 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 Bennett Township.
What hospital is closest to Bennett Township?
Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Bennett 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 Bennett 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.