Where Elim Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elim Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68825, 69120, 69138. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elim Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Elim Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across Nebraska. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.3% across Nebraska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Nebraska. In all, Elim Township runs above Nebraska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Elim Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Nebraska 32.6%), but 82.7% 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 Elim Township’s likely range; Elim Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 68825, 69120, 69138, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elim Township adults…
Elim Township runs above NE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elim Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Elim Township
No hospital or community health center in Elim 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 Elim 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 Elim Township adults are doing
About the same as Nebraska on each measure.
3 in 10 Elim 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.
7.4% of Elim Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Elim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Delight Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Triumph Township | — | — | — | — |
Arnold Township: not graded. Delight Township, Wayne Township, Grant Township and Triumph 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 Elim Township adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elim Township
Why doesn’t Elim 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 Elim Township.
What hospital is closest to Elim Township?
Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Elim 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 Elim 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.