Where Central Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Central Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68718, 68729. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Central Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.1% across Nebraska. In all, Central Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Central Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.2%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Central Township, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83.6% 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 Central Township’s likely range; Central Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68718, 68729, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Central Township adults…
Central Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Central Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Central Township
No hospital or community health center in Central 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 Central 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 Central Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Central 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.
8.9% of Central Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cleveland Township | — | — | — | — |
Morton Township, Harrison Township, Valley Township and Cleveland 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 Central Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Central Township
Why doesn’t Central 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 Central Township.
What hospital is closest to Central Township?
Avera Creighton Hospital in Creighton, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Central 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 Central 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.