Where Dawes Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dawes Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68055, 68067, 68039, 68038. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dawes Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Dawes Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.1% across Nebraska. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 10.7% across Nebraska. In all, Dawes Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dawes Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 12.3% across Nebraska. No reliable transportation (10.2% vs 6.7%) and utility shut-off threats (9.7% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 14.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Dawes Township
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). 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 Dawes Township’s likely range; Dawes Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68055, 68067, 68039, 68038, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dawes Township adults…
Dawes Township runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Dawes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dawes Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Dawes Township
No hospital or community health center in Dawes 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 Dawes 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.
How Dawes Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dawes Township runs above Nebraska.
1 in 3 Dawes 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.
Dawes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Omaha Township | D | 46.2% | 14.7% | 21.9% | ZIP 68067 |
| Anderson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bancroft Township | — | — | — | — |
Everett Township: not graded. Anderson Township, Logan Township and Bancroft 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 Dawes Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dawes Township
Why doesn’t Dawes 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 Dawes Township.
What hospital is closest to Dawes Township?
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital in Winnebago, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Dawes 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 Dawes 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.