Photo: Ammodramus · Public domainWhere Edgar Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edgar Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68935, 68938. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgar Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Edgar Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Edgar Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Edgar Township
The closest emergency room is Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, 23 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More Edgar Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 24.3% across Nebraska. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Edgar Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.5% statewide. 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 Edgar Township’s likely range; Edgar Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68935, 68938, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Edgar Township adults…
Edgar Township runs above NE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edgar Township
No hospital or community health center in Edgar 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 Edgar 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgar Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
How Edgar Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Edgar 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.
9.3% of Edgar Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Edgar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marshall Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — |
Fairfield Township, Marshall Township and Logan 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 Edgar Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Edgar Township
Why doesn’t Edgar 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 Edgar Township.
What hospital is closest to Edgar Township?
Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Edgar Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgar 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.