On CDC estimates, Clear Creek Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Clear Creek Township differs from Nebraska on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68003, 68042. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clear Creek Township
Fewer Clear Creek Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Clear Creek Township is insured
Only 6.8% 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 Clear Creek Township’s likely range; Clear Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68003, 68042, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Clear Creek Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clear Creek Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 95% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Clear Creek Township’s median household income is $84,740; among the 10,413 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Clear Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clear Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Clear Creek Township adults…
Clear Creek Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clear Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Clear Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Clear Creek 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.
Clear Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Township | A− | 38.7% | 10.2% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ashland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beacon View | — | — | — | — |
Green Township, Marble Township and Beacon View: fewer than 1,000 residents. Ashland Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clear Creek Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clear Creek Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clear Creek Township is better than Nebraska on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Clear Creek Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clear Creek Township | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%33.2–44.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.9–37.7 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.8–37.8 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.4–29.1 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5.1–6.7 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.3–9.1 | 12.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.4–14.4 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.4–26.3 | 24.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.2%18.3–24.4 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.7%22.9–32.6 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.5–8.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.3–79.6 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.8–71.5 | 64.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.1–87.7 | 83.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.3–81.4 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%61.7–70.4 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.2–81.2 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.7%14.4–19.3 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.4%23.4–31.5 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.9%16.3–21.9 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 12.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.9–8.3 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.6 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.6–6.9 | 8.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%21.9–28.5 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.5–12.7 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.3–12 | 12.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.2% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Nebraska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Clear Creek Township
Is Clear Creek Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clear Creek Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clear Creek Township?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 44.4%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clear Creek Township?
Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Clear Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Clear Creek Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.3%), against 9.9% across Nebraska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Clear Creek Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clear Creek 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.