Homestead National Monument of America · Photo: Billdorr at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Blakely Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blakely Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68310, 68341, 68424. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blakely Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Blakely Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Blakely Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Blakely Township, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Blakely Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.1%), vs 24.3% 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 Blakely Township’s likely range; Blakely Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68310, 68341, 68424, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Blakely Township adults…
Blakely Township runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blakely 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.
Care in and near Blakely Township
No hospital or community health center in Blakely 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 Blakely 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 Blakely Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Blakely 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.
9.6% of Blakely Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Blakely 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Midland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — |
Lincoln Township, Midland Township and Grant 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 Blakely Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blakely Township
Why doesn’t Blakely 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 Blakely Township.
What hospital is closest to Blakely Township?
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center in Beatrice, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Blakely 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 Blakely 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.