Where Bismark Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bismark Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68601. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bismark Township
Bismark Township is an older town
31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Bismark Township with the state. Conditions ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Bismark Township has no health insurance
12.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. 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 Bismark Township’s likely range; Bismark Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68601, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bismark Township adults…
Bismark Township runs above NE on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bismark Township is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bismark Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bismark Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Bismark Township
No hospital or community health center in Bismark 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 Bismark 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bismark Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Bismark 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.
10% of Bismark Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Bismark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shell Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Sherman Township and Shell Creek 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 Bismark Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bismark Township
Why doesn’t Bismark 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 Bismark Township.
What hospital is closest to Bismark Township?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Bismark Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bismark Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center in Columbus, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bismark 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.