Where Cotterell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cotterell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68649, 68621. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cotterell Township
Arthritis and cancer run high in Cotterell Township
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29%), vs 24% across Nebraska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. In all, Cotterell Township runs above Nebraska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Nebraska 17%), and arthritis and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Cotterell Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.7% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (85.9% vs 83.7%). 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 Cotterell Township’s likely range; Cotterell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68649, 68621, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cotterell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Cotterell Township adults…
Cotterell Township runs above NE on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cotterell Township is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Nebraska. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cotterell Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Cotterell Township
No hospital or community health center in Cotterell 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 Cotterell Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Cotterell Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
1 in 4 Cotterell 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.
7.2% of Cotterell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Cotterell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morse Bluff Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Bend | B+ | 38.7% | 10.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ridgeley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Platte Township | B− | 40% | 12.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Maple Township | — | — | — | — |
Morse Bluff Township, Union Township, Ridgeley Township and Maple 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 Cotterell Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cotterell Township
Why doesn’t Cotterell 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 Cotterell Township.
What hospital is closest to Cotterell Township?
Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Cotterell Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cotterell 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.