Where East Bloomington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Bloomington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68939, 68929. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Bloomington Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in East Bloomington Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, East Bloomington Township runs above Nebraska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More East Bloomington Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.4%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
In East Bloomington Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Nebraska 9.9%), yet 22.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. 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 East Bloomington Township’s likely range; East Bloomington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68939, 68929, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 East Bloomington Township adults…
East Bloomington 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of East Bloomington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near East Bloomington Township
No hospital or community health center in East Bloomington 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 East Bloomington 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 East Bloomington Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 East Bloomington 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.
12.2% of East Bloomington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
East Bloomington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Macon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ash Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin | — | — | — | — | |
| Marion Township | — | — | — | — |
Turkey Creek Township, Washington Township, Macon Township, Ash Grove Township, Franklin and Marion 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 East Bloomington Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Bloomington Township
Why doesn’t East Bloomington 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 East Bloomington Township.
What hospital is closest to East Bloomington Township?
Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, 3.0 miles in a straight line from East Bloomington 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 East Bloomington 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.