Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Columbus Township is healthier than 38%
Columbus Township trails Nebraska on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 68601. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Columbus Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Columbus Township’s lead shrinks
Columbus Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 8,895 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$122K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Columbus Township has no health insurance
12.9% 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 Columbus Township’s likely range; Columbus Township’s figures come from ZIP code 68601, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Columbus Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Columbus Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #29 of 57 in Nebraska. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Columbus Township’s median household income is $97,848; among the 8,895 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Columbus Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Columbus Township adults…
Columbus Township runs above NE on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Columbus Township
No hospital or community health center in Columbus 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 Columbus 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.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Columbus Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Columbus 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.
10% of Columbus Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Township | B | 42.3% | 11.8% | 14.1% | ZIP 68601 |
| Alexis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Butler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oconee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Columbus | B− | 42.5% | 11.9% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Alexis Township, Butler Township and Oconee 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 Columbus Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Columbus Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Columbus Township is better than Nebraska on 0 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Nebraska figure falls inside Columbus Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Columbus Township | NE | U.S. | vs NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.5–19.5 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 11.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.4–15.4 | 14.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%37.4–47.3 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 10.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.6–37.9 | 32.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31.7–38.1 | 33% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%23.1–28.1 | 24% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.9–9.9 | 9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.9–15.7 | 12.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.4–16.1 | 13.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%24.5–31.5 | 24.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.2–21.8 | 19.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%24.3–33.8 | 31.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.3–79.3 | 75.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%58.8–65.3 | 64.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.3–85.6 | 83.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.8–80.7 | 77.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%58.5–67.4 | 62.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.5–83.5 | 75% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%14–18.6 | 18.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.1%24.2–32.4 | 29.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.5–24.7 | 20.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%12.2–16.2 | 12.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9–12 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–8 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.5–11.7 | 8.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%26.1–32.5 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.7–15 | 12% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.2–14 | 12.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.2% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Columbus Township
Is Columbus Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Columbus Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #29 of 57 in Nebraska. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Columbus Township?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.4% and 47.3%, against 37.7% across Nebraska and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Columbus Township?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Columbus Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Columbus Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.4–14.6%), 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 Columbus Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Columbus 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.