Where Chambers Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chambers Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68725, 68763. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chambers Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Chambers Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Chambers Township runs above Nebraska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Chambers Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Chambers Township, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.6% 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 Chambers Township’s likely range; Chambers Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68725, 68763, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Chambers Township adults…
Chambers Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Chambers Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chambers Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Chambers Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Chambers Township
No hospital or community health center in Chambers 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 Chambers 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 Chambers Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Chambers 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.
7.9% of Chambers Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Chambers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shamrock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wyoming Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McClure Township | — | — | — | — |
Conley Township, Shamrock Township, Wyoming Township, Fairview Township and McClure 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 Chambers Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chambers Township
Why doesn’t Chambers 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 Chambers Township.
What hospital is closest to Chambers Township?
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O' Neill, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Chambers 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 Chambers 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.