Where Corner Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Corner Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68874, 68823. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Corner Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Corner Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Corner Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Corner Township, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Corner Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Corner Township’s likely range; Corner Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68874, 68823, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Corner Township adults…
Corner Township runs below NE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Corner Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Corner Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Care in and near Corner Township
No hospital or community health center in Corner 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 Corner 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Corner Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Corner 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.
Corner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Comstock Township | — | — | — | — |
Sargent Township and Comstock 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 Corner Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Corner Township
Why doesn’t Corner 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 Corner Township.
What hospital is closest to Corner Township?
Valley County Health System in Ord, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Corner 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 Corner 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.