Where Coleman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coleman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68777, 68763. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coleman Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Coleman Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Coleman Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Coleman Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.3%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Coleman Township, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83.2% 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 Coleman Township’s likely range; Coleman Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68777, 68763, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Coleman Township adults…
Coleman Township runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coleman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Coleman Township
No hospital or community health center in Coleman 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 Coleman 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 Coleman Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Coleman 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.
9.5% of Coleman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Coleman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spencer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paddock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock Falls Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Butte Township | — | — | — | — |
Saratoga Township, Spencer Township, Paddock Township, Rock Falls Township and Butte 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 Coleman Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coleman Township
Why doesn’t Coleman 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 Coleman Township.
What hospital is closest to Coleman Township?
Niobrara Valley Hospital in Lynch, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Coleman 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 Coleman 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.